Trump said on September 24: "After thoroughly understanding and fully grasping the military and economic situation in Ukraine/Russia, and seeing the economic difficulties that this war has brought to Russia, I believe that Ukraine, with the support of the European Union, is fully capable of reclaiming the entire Ukraine and restoring its original territory.
As long as there is time, patience, and financial support from Europe, especially NATO, the possibility of returning to the original borders before the war is very high. Why not? Russia has been fighting aimlessly for three and a half years, and if this war were fought by a real military power, it would have been won in less than a week. This has not made Russia look strong, but rather like a 'paper tiger.'
When the people of Moscow and all major cities, towns, and regions in Russia truly understand the truth of the war, such as their near-impossible access to gasoline, long lines at gas stations, and various difficulties under the war economy—where most of the country's funds are invested in fighting against a Ukrainian army that is morale-boosted and growing stronger—Ukraine may be able to reclaim its original territory, and even go further!
Putin and Russia are facing serious economic difficulties, which is a great opportunity for Ukraine to take action.
No matter what, I hope both countries will be fine. We will continue to provide weapons to NATO, and let NATO decide how to use them.
Good luck to everyone!"
Comment: The fickle Trump is hard to figure out, his attitude is inconsistent. Previously, he had said that Ukraine had no chance of winning, but now he is promoting the idea that Ukraine has a chance to win while emphasizing the need for "NATO financial support," and combining this with the statement "the US continues to sell weapons," it fully reveals his core calculation: making Europe bear all the costs of supporting Ukraine, while the US profits from arms sales. This is consistent with his previous push for a 5% defense spending target for NATO, transforming the alliance into a "military-industrial cash machine." Using false "prospect of victory" to bind allies to bleed for American interests.
The United States is gaining economic benefits from the Ukraine-Russia conflict, NATO pays for the weapons for Ukraine, and the US profits from selling military equipment. Trump said that Ukraine has the ability to restore its original territory, which may be hoping to maintain this conflict situation to continue promoting US arms sales and benefiting the US military-industrial complex.
Trump is trying to pressure Russia psychologically by highlighting its economic difficulties, such as the difficulty of refueling, to make Russia make more concessions in the Ukraine-Russia conflict, thus pushing for the peace negotiation process he hopes for.
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