Trump's Ukraine rhetoric hardens; fact-check disputes 'seizure' claims

US President Trump has intensified rhetoric against Ukraine, straining Washington-Kyiv relations since early October, partly due to Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries. A fact-check by Ukrainska Pravda disputes Trump's claims about Kyiv's 'seizure' and a 'foolish general,' indicating a divergence between his statements and verified facts. This escalation in rhetoric signals potential shifts in US policy toward Ukraine, with implications for alliance cohesion and the conflict's trajectory.