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Trump Backs Ukraine's Counteroffensive Amid Kremlin Dismissal

9/26/2025

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President Donald J. Trump reversed his stance on Ukraine's ability to defeat Russia, saying Ukraine could reclaim territory, per Wall Street Journal.
The shift followed briefings from U.S. officials, including Special Envoy Keith Kellogg, about Ukraine's planned counteroffensive requiring intelligence.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed remarks, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged more weapons at the United Nations General Assembly.

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President Donald J. Trump reversed his stance on Ukraine's ability to defeat Russia, saying Ukraine could reclaim territory, per Wall Street Journal.
The shift followed briefings from U.S. officials, including Special Envoy Keith Kellogg, about Ukraine's planned counteroffensive requiring intelligence.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed remarks, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged more weapons at the United Nations General Assembly.