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Trump Backs Ukraine’s Full Recovery, Endorses Shooting Down NATO Airspace Violators

Marco Rubio portrayed the shift as a formal course change with possible new sanctions alongside expanded U.S. arms support.

Overview

  • After meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the UN, Trump wrote on Truth Social that Ukraine could reclaim all occupied territory with time, patience and NATO-backed financing.
  • Asked about recent Russian incursions reported by Poland, Estonia and Romania, he said violating aircraft should be shot down, adding U.S. involvement would depend on circumstances.
  • The secretary of state warned of additional sanctions on Russia and said Washington would provide further weapons to Kyiv.
  • Trump urged European countries to stop buying Russian energy and said he is prepared to impose tariffs if they do not.
  • Zelenskyy called the statements a big turnaround, and leaders including Emmanuel Macron and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas welcomed the stance as allies await concrete implementation details.