What was Trump's stance on the Ukraine-Russia war during his campaign?

Trump campaigned on ending the war in Ukraine, but notably placed blame on President Volodymyr Zelensky rather than acknowledging Russia's role as the aggressor. This position contradicts the factual timeline, as it was Russian troops that invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. This stance created tensions with European leaders and Ukrainian officials who were excluded from US-Russia talks held in Saudi Arabia. Their exclusion from these negotiations caused significant anger among European allies who felt sidelined in discussions directly affecting European security and Ukraine's sovereignty.