Kyiv can win all of Ukraine back from Russia, Trump says

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Donald Trump states Kyiv can 'win all of Ukraine back in its original form', marking a shift in his stance on the war with Russia.
Trump attributes this possibility to economic pressures on Russia and support from Europe and NATO.
His comments follow discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after addressing the UN General Assembly.
Previously, Trump suggested Ukraine might need to cede territory to end the war, a notion Zelensky has consistently rejected.
Trump now describes Russia as a 'paper tiger' due to its economic troubles, urging Ukraine to act.
Zelensky welcomes Trump's changed position, mentioning potential US security guarantees post-war, though specifics remain unclear.
Trump also advocates for NATO nations to shoot down Russian aircraft violating their airspace, citing recent incursions.
He praises NATO for increasing defense spending but criticizes some members for buying Russian energy, indirectly funding the war.
Trump's unpredictability in foreign policy continues, with this latest shift possibly aimed at revitalizing stalled peace talks.
The US commits to selling arms to NATO for Ukraine, a step beyond Trump's earlier reluctance but less than Biden's open-ended support.

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