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.