US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he believes Ukraine, with backing from the European Union and Nato, can retake all the territory Russia has seized since its invasion more than three years ago.
In a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York, Trump struck a bullish tone on Kyiv’s prospects, declaring: “Ukraine, with the support of the European Union, is in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form.”
Trump argued that Russia’s war effort has exposed weaknesses rather than strength. “Russia has been fighting aimlessly for three and a half years a War that should have taken a Real Military Power less than a week to win. This is not distinguishing Russia. In fact, it is very much making them look like ‘a paper tiger,’” he wrote.
He suggested that public discontent within Russia could prove decisive. “When the people living in Moscow, and all of the Great Cities, Towns, and Districts all throughout Russia, find out what is really going on with this War Ukraine would be able to take back their Country in its original form and, who knows, maybe even go further than that!”
Trump also pointed to Moscow’s economic troubles, noting shortages and long fuel lines as evidence of strain. “Putin and Russia are in BIG Economic trouble, and this is the time for Ukraine to act,” he added.
Despite his sharp rhetoric toward Russia, Trump closed his remarks on a softer note, saying: “In any event, I wish both Countries well.” He reiterated that Washington would continue to arm Nato, writing: “We will continue to supply weapons to Nato for Nato to do what they want with them. Good luck to all!”
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