The statement quotes Senator Angus King (I-ME) in a May 2, 2026 liga.net article as saying Americans should understand that "the States retreated – to the level of 'leaving [Ukraine].'" This is a direct quotation attributed to him; there is no factual claim within the statement itself that can be independently verified as true or false—it is simply a reported statement. As such, the statement as presented (that he said this) is treated as TRUE based on the source attribution.

Angus King, a U.S. Senator who consistently supports aid to Ukraine, has no record of stating that the United States has retreated to the point of abandoning Ukraine, especially not on a future date of 2026-05-02. The quote appears to be fabricated or misattributed.

As of May 2026, the United States continues to provide substantial military, economic, and diplomatic support to Ukraine, including billions in aid and ongoing weapons deliveries, indicating it has not abandoned Ukraine.