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U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking after meeting Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, described Russia as a “paper tiger.” He claimed the country was struggling economically and urged Ukraine to reclaim all territory seized by Russia. Russia’s Strong Rebuttal The Kremlin quickly rejected Trump’s comment. Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated Russia is “not a tiger” but
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At the UN, U.S. President Donald Trump said he now believes Ukraine can recover all land lost to Russia, especially with backing from NATO and the European Union. This marks a clear change from his earlier views, which often suggested territorial concessions. Conditions for Recovery Trump emphasized that time, patience, and financial support from Europe […]
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During a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the UN, U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if they violate their airspace. He responded “Yes I do” when asked whether NATO should take such action. Scope and Limits Trump stopped short of committing U.S. forces directly. He framed […]
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. will not impose additional tariffs on Chinese goods over China’s purchases of Russian oil — unless European countries first impose steep duties themselves. Europe’s Expected Role Bessent emphasized that Europe must “do their share” to reduce Russia’s oil revenue. He suggested that strong “secondary tariffs” by European