Trump says Crimea will "stay with Russia"

US President Donald Trump has reiterated in an interview with The Time that he believes Ukraine's aspiration to join NATO is the main reason behind Russia's military aggression. He also stated that he considers Crimea to be lost to Ukraine.

"I think what caused the war to start was when they started talking about joining NATO," the US leader said.

He also made it clear that he considers Crimea to be lost to Ukraine. "Crimea will stay with Russia," Trump said.