Trump answered whether Ukraine would be able to reclaim its occupied territories
Donald Trump was asked whether he still believes that Ukraine is capable of regaining all the territories occupied by Russia. The U.S. president did not directly answer the question, but said he expects an agreement between Kyiv and Moscow.
U.S. President Donald Trump was asked whether he currently believes it is possible for Ukraine to reclaim all the territories that Russia occupied during the war. The question was posed during a press conference following Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Journalists reminded the American leader that he had previously spoken about the possibility of Ukraine regaining all its territory. Trump was then asked if he still held that view.
Trump’s response
Trump did not directly say whether Ukraine would be able to regain all its occupied territories by military or other means. Instead, the U.S. president stated that he expects an agreement between Ukraine and Russia. However, he did not elaborate on what form this agreement might take. “I think they’ll make a deal. I don’t want to say what kind of deal it is,” Trump said.
Thus, Trump did not give a direct answer to the question about whether Ukraine could reclaim all the occupied territories. His response focused specifically on a possible end to the war through an agreement between the parties. The U.S. president also did not provide any specific details regarding the future agreement. He did not specify whether it would involve territorial issues, a ceasefire, or other conditions for ending the war.
Trump Praised the Ukrainian Military
At the same time, while speaking with journalists, Trump spoke positively about the Ukrainian military. According to him, Ukrainian defenders are strong fighters and have much to be proud of.
“They are truly very good fighters. And they can be proud of themselves. They have very, very capable people and very capable leadership,” Trump emphasized. The U.S. president did not specify whether he links Ukraine’s military capabilities to the issue of the return of occupied territories.
What Is Known About Trump’s Position
The issue of territory remains one of the main topics in discussions about a possible end to Russia’s war against Ukraine. In recent months, Trump has repeatedly spoken about the need for agreements between Kyiv and Moscow. At the same time, the specific terms of a possible peace agreement have not been publicly agreed upon.
For its part, Ukraine continues to emphasize the need for a just end to the war and security guarantees. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also stated that the negotiation process is important if it helps bring the war to an end. The meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy in New York was part of new diplomatic efforts regarding the war. The day before, the presidents agreed to hold a face-to-face meeting in New York, and Zelenskyy called the peace track one of his top priorities.
However, Trump’s remarks about a future agreement do not mean that specific terms have already been agreed upon. As of now, he has only stated that he expects an agreement between Ukraine and Russia, without revealing its possible content. This was discussed at a press conference following the meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump began their meeting at the UN headquarters in New York. The talks are taking place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly after the leaders agreed to meet during a phone call.
