Overview

• He said Ukraine could retake all occupied territory with backing from the European Union and NATO.
• The president affirmed the United States will continue supplying weapons to NATO for allies to employ as they decide.
• He criticized Vladimir Putin and labeled Russia’s war effort aimless, calling the country a paper tiger.
• He pointed to Russian economic strain, citing long gasoline lines and hardship for ordinary citizens.
• Analysts framed the remarks as a rhetorical pivot from earlier pressure on Kyiv, noting limited concrete commitments beyond arms flows.