In a significant shift, Donald Trump expressed his belief that Ukraine can achieve victory and regain its entire territory, provided it receives support from NATO and the EU. Trump’s assessment came in a Truth Social post, where he portrayed Russia as a ‘paper tiger’ struggling with economic issues. He encouraged Ukraine to leverage Russia’s vulnerabilities to restore its borders. Trump pointed to Russia’s protracted war as evidence of its military and strategic missteps. He also mentioned Russia’s economic challenges, indicating a potential turning point. The former President also affirmed continued American weapons support for NATO.
