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, held after Trump had addressed the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday.
Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to end the war, but has previously warned that the process would likely involve Ukraine giving up some territory—an outcome Zelensky has consistently rejected.
In his post, Trump stated that Ukraine could maybe even go further than that, but did not specify what he meant. He also made no mention of Crimea, which was invaded and annexed by Russia in 2014.
Trump believes that Putin and Russia are in BIG Economic trouble and sees this as a pivotal moment for Ukraine.
Earlier on Tuesday, following his speech to the UN, Trump also suggested that NATO nations consider shooting down Russian planes breaching their airspace.
Notably, some of Trump’s prior comments indicated a willingness to see Ukraine make territorial concessions, particularly in exchange for peace, a stance that has seen criticism in recent months.
As the dynamics continue to evolve, Trump’s latest post offers a more hopeful narrative for Ukraine amidst the complexities of international relations and ongoing conflict.
