Trump spoke about increasing support for Ukraine after meeting with Zelensky – FT
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US President Donald Trump made it clear after the NATO summit in Ankara that Washington will continue to support Ukraine and is considering additional steps that could help Kyiv change the situation on the battlefield.
This was reported by the Financial Times, citing sources familiar with the negotiations.
According to the publication’s interlocutors, the new tone of the American president came as a surprise to European allies. They saw in his statements a possible change in the US approach to supporting Ukraine and a willingness to increase pressure on Russia.
According to the FT, Trump was informed that Ukraine had begun to seize the initiative in the war, in particular due to its superiority in medium- and long-range drone technology. The publication’s interlocutors note that Ukraine’s recent successes on the front have made a strong impression on the American president.
“Trump likes winners. And Ukraine has started winning recently,” said one NATO diplomat.
During a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump positively assessed the relationship between the two leaders.
“I think we have a very good relationship,” the US president said.
Trump also stated that Ukraine has a “great future.”
The American president said that the United States is increasing pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the Russian leadership’s position on ending the war has begun to change. According to Trump, the Russian leader is under significant pressure and “is not happy with what is happening.”
Among the steps Washington is considering is additional solutions to support Ukraine, including in the area of defense technology. At the same time, European officials expressed cautious optimism and hope that Trump’s statements will be the beginning of a more lasting change in US policy towards Ukraine, and not just a temporary change in rhetoric.
As a reminder, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump met on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey . Donald Trump made several important statements.
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