Donald Trump announced a radical shift in his stance on the war in Ukraine, stating that Kyiv could regain "all Ukrainian territories in their original form". This statement, published on his Truth Social platform, represents a significant departure from his previous pronouncements.
In his post, Trump claims that Ukraine could restore "its original borders from the beginning of the war" with the support of Europe and NATO, citing the increasing pressure on the Russian economy as justification.
Trump_s statement followed a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, held after his address to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday in New York. The atmosphere during the meeting has not been officially disclosed, but the event was marked by a clear discrepancy between Trump_s new tone and his earlier statements.
Until now, Trump has repeatedly stated his desire to end the war, but warned that this would likely require concessions from Ukraine – a possibility that Zelenskyy categorically rejects.
This new, more optimistic tone for Ukraine, expressed by the former US president, can be interpreted as an attempt at positioning himself in the context of growing doubts about the effectiveness of current Western strategies.
The surprising claim of full restoration of Ukraine_s territorial integrity raises several questions regarding the real possibilities of achieving it. Similarly, Trump_s statement can be assessed as a potential attempt to exert additional pressure on Russia, but there is also a risk of increasing tension and complicating negotiations.
It remains to be seen what the reaction of the international community will be and whether this statement will lead to real changes in the dynamics of the conflict. It is necessary to carefully monitor Donald Trump_s further actions, considering his experience in international politics and his contradictory statements.