Fact Check: Did Europe Spend More on Russian Oil and Gas Than Ukraine Aid?

Europe has spent more on purchasing Russia's oil and gas than it has on assistance for Ukraine in its war with the country, President Donald Trump has told U.S. Congress.

Trump made the comment during his address to lawmakers on Tuesday, in which he referred to what his administration might do to end the three-year-old conflict started by Moscow.

Trump compared the aid that the U.S. has provided Ukraine with what the war-torn country was receiving from its European allies, effectively casting doubt on the commitment of the continent's leaders who have raised concerns about Washington stopping its assistance in the fight against Russia.