In a turnaround that caught many by surprise, former President Donald Trump admitted on Friday that Russia did indeed invade Ukraine and foreshadowed a minerals deal involving Kyiv and Washington as part of a strategy to end the ongoing war. Trump’s previous statements placing blame on Ukraine for starting the conflict three years ago sparked an uproar both domestically and internationally. Now, in an interview with Fox News Radio, Trump conceded Russia’s aggressive actions under President Vladimir Putin’s orders.