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The discussion kicked off by recognizing the serious consequences of Trump’s rhetoric. Amidst a backdrop of conflict, the former president’s assertion that Ukraine instigated the war stands in stark contrast to historical facts. It was Russia that initiated its aggression against Ukraine first in 2014, and again later during the invasion in 2022. As it stands, roughly 20% of Ukrainian territory is under Russian control since that horrific incursion.