U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Ukraine, with the backing of the European Union, has the ability to fight and reclaim all territories currently occupied by Russia.
“With time, patience, and Europe’s financial support – especially through NATO – restoring the original borders where this war began is a very likely possibility. Why not? Russia has been fighting a war for three and a half years without achieving what a real military force should have accomplished in less than a week. This doesn’t set Russia apart. Ukraine, with its great spirit and growing strength, will be able to restore its country to its original form and, who knows, maybe even go further!” Trump wrote in a statement following his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The U.S. president also stressed that, in his view, “Vladimir Putin and Russia face serious economic problems, which means it is time for Ukraine to act.”
Trump further emphasized: “The United States will continue supplying NATO with weapons so that the alliance can do whatever it wishes.”
Earlier, from the podium of the UN General Assembly, Trump voiced criticism of Russia and personally of Vladimir Putin for the war in Ukraine.
