Trump backs Ukraine to regain all lost territory

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U.S. President Donald Trump has made a major statement about the war in Ukraine. On September 23, 2025, he said that Ukraine has the ability to take back all the land that Russia has captured since the war began. This is a strong change from his earlier position, when he suggested that Ukraine might need to make compromises with Russia.

Trump shared his new viewpoint in a social media post shortly after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. In his post, Trump wrote that Ukraine, with help from the European Union and NATO, can “fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form.” He added that with time, patience, and financial support from Europe and NATO, restoring the country’s original borders is very much possible.

This statement is a significant boost for President Zelenskyy, who has been asking for continued pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the ongoing war. Zelenskyy has been seeking additional support from the United States to defend Ukraine from Russia’s attacks using missiles, drones, and bombs.

During their meeting, the two leaders greeted each other warmly, leaving behind earlier tensions from previous sitdowns. Trump expressed admiration for Ukraine’s resilience, saying, “We have great respect for the fight that Ukraine is putting up.” Zelenskyy replied positively, mentioning he had “good news” from the battlefield and thanking Trump for his personal efforts to end the conflict. He also highlighted discussions on strategies to finish the war and ensure security guarantees for Ukraine.

Trump criticized Russia’s military performance in the war, describing it as ineffective. He noted that Russia has been fighting for over three years in a war that, according to him, a real military power could have finished in less than a week. He said the situation makes Russia appear weak, calling it a “paper tiger.”

Although Trump showed strong support for Ukraine’s recovery, his post did not mention new U.S. sanctions or tariffs against Russia’s energy sector. He also did not discuss fresh direct U.S. arms sales to Ukraine but suggested that NATO members would continue buying American weapons and then supplying them to Ukraine.

Trump also spoke about the importance of European countries stopping their purchase of Russian oil. He argued that a “very strong round of powerful tariffs” could help stop the war quickly by weakening Russia’s economy. European leaders, including the head of the European Commission, have agreed to reduce imports of Russian energy and implement further sanctions.

Meanwhile, the war in Ukraine, which started on February 24, 2022, continues to cause massive damage and loss of life. The United Nations reported that civilian casualties in Ukraine increased by 40% in the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Russian attacks using long-range missiles and drones have been a major factor in these rising casualties.

Trump also mentioned that the war was initially expected to be a “quick little skirmish” but has dragged on, causing unnecessary suffering and deaths. Zelenskyy, attending meetings with global leaders in New York, emphasized the importance of halting Russia’s attacks and securing international support to protect Ukrainian civilians.

As the fighting continues, NATO countries are reviewing security measures after incidents like Russian fighter jets entering Estonian airspace without permission. Trump expressed support for NATO allies taking action if needed but said U.S. direct involvement would depend on the situation.

The meeting marked a major diplomatic moment. Trump’s statement supporting Ukraine’s full territorial recovery signals a clear shift in U.S. policy. With continued financial and military support from NATO and Europe, Ukraine hopes to regain its original borders. President Zelenskyy welcomed this stance as a “big shift” that could help bring the war to an end sooner.