BBC Verify: How much has the US spent on aid to Ukraine?

US President Donald Trump claims the US has outspent Europe on aid to Ukraine by over $200bn. BBC Verify's Nick Eardley fact-checks Trump's claims.

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So how much has the US actually spent in aid to Ukraine compared with Europe? BBC Verify's Nick Eardley fact-checks Trump's claims.

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