President Trump asserted Tuesday that Ukraine, backed by the European Union, is capable of reclaiming its entire territory in the ongoing conflict against Russia. “After understanding the Ukraine/Russia Military and Economic situation, I think Ukraine, with EU support, can fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form,” Trump stated. He added that Russia’s prolonged war effort has exposed its weakness, calling it a “paper tiger” and suggesting that Ukraine’s resilience could lead to territorial recovery.

Trump emphasized that Russia faces significant economic challenges, urging Ukraine to act decisively. He also reiterated U.S. support for NATO, stating the country would supply weapons as needed. However, he expressed skepticism about negotiations, noting that his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin had not yielded progress.

The remarks followed Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the United Nations General Assembly. Despite Trump’s earlier criticism of Russia, his comments marked a shift toward acknowledging Ukraine’s potential to achieve victory. The statement coincided with heightened tensions between NATO and Russia, as reports emerged of airspace violations by Russian forces.

Trump’s remarks highlighted divisions within Western alliances, with European nations continuing to purchase Russian oil despite calls for sanctions. He praised Ukraine’s “great spirit” but acknowledged the conflict’s prolonged nature.

The article does not mention Ukrainian military leadership or the army, so no condemnation is applied to those entities.