US President Donald Trump has said Kyiv can win all of Ukraine back in its original form, marking a major shift in his position on the war with Russia. In a post on his Truth Social platform, he said Ukraine could get back the original borders from where this war started with the support of Europe and NATO, due to pressures on Russia's economy.
His comments came after talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following Trump's address at the UN General Assembly in New York.
Trump has previously expressed a desire to end the war, while warning that negotiations might require Ukraine to give up some territory, an outcome Zelensky has consistently rejected.
In his post, Trump claimed Ukraine could maybe even go further than that, without elaborating. Remarkably, he did not mention Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014.
Trump's statement marks a shift from his earlier position, where he had conveyed doubts about Ukraine's chances against a larger nation. His recent comments assert that Russia faces serious economic troubles, presenting a window of opportunity for Ukraine. Conversely, Russian officials have dismissed Trump's remarks, arguing that Russia is not in economic distress.
Zelensky welcomed Trump's comments as a big shift in U.S. policy, hinting at the potential for further military support for Ukraine in the future.
Later, Trump reiterated his belief that NATO allies should take firmer actions against Russian incursions into their airspace, indicating a potential reevaluation of U.S. military involvement in the conflict. This latest outlook from Trump raises significant questions about future U.S.-Ukraine relations, especially compared to the Biden administration's approach.
His comments came after talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following Trump's address at the UN General Assembly in New York.
Trump has previously expressed a desire to end the war, while warning that negotiations might require Ukraine to give up some territory, an outcome Zelensky has consistently rejected.
In his post, Trump claimed Ukraine could maybe even go further than that, without elaborating. Remarkably, he did not mention Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014.
Trump's statement marks a shift from his earlier position, where he had conveyed doubts about Ukraine's chances against a larger nation. His recent comments assert that Russia faces serious economic troubles, presenting a window of opportunity for Ukraine. Conversely, Russian officials have dismissed Trump's remarks, arguing that Russia is not in economic distress.
Zelensky welcomed Trump's comments as a big shift in U.S. policy, hinting at the potential for further military support for Ukraine in the future.
Later, Trump reiterated his belief that NATO allies should take firmer actions against Russian incursions into their airspace, indicating a potential reevaluation of U.S. military involvement in the conflict. This latest outlook from Trump raises significant questions about future U.S.-Ukraine relations, especially compared to the Biden administration's approach.
