Trump Asserts Ukraine Can Regain Full Control from Russia

Wed Oct 22 2025 09:16:12 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

In a surprising statement, former President Donald Trump claims Ukraine can reclaim all its territory, emphasizing the potential for success due to European and NATO support amidst Russia's economic troubles.

Donald Trump has declared that Ukraine could reclaim all of its territory lost to Russia, a notable change in his stance on the ongoing conflict. Following discussions with Ukrainian President Zelensky, Trump stated that Ukraine might be able to revert to its original borders with the right support, amidst Russia's economic challenges. This statement contrasts his previous indications that Ukraine may have to relinquish some territory. Trump's comments come as NATO members raise concerns over recent incursions by Russian military aircraft, with Trump suggesting a stronger response to such violations.

US President Donald Trump has said Kyiv can win all of Ukraine back in its original form, marking a major shift in his position on the war with Russia.

In a post on his Truth Social platform, he said Ukraine could get back the original borders from where this war started with the support of Europe and NATO, due to pressures on Russia's economy.

His comments came after talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to end the war, but has previously warned that the process would likely involve Ukraine giving up some territory—an outcome Zelensky has steadfastly rejected.

In his latest post, Trump added that Ukraine could even potentially expand beyond its original borders, without specifying what this might entail.

Interestingly, he did not mention Crimea, which has been a focal point since it was annexed by Russia in 2014. The full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.

Trump claimed his position had changed after getting to know and fully understand the Ukraine/Russia military and economic situation. He emphasized that Putin and Russia are in BIG Economic trouble, and this is the time for Ukraine to act.

Earlier in the day, Trump suggested that NATO nations should take a firmer stand, possibly shooting down Russian aircraft intruding their airspace, commenting on a recent surge of such violations. This has led to consultations among NATO countries including Estonia and Poland.

Trump's about-face on Ukraine comes after a series of statements throughout the year suggesting a dire situation for the country, and reflects ongoing unpredictability in his foreign policy approach.

During his UN address, Trump pointed out the need for NATO allies to halt purchasing Russian energy, framing it as funding a war against themselves.

As part of his conclusion, Trump assured that the US would continue arms sales to NATO, enabling allies to provide further support to Ukraine. This marks a more committed stance compared to previous remarks where he expressed reluctance to engage deeply in the conflict.