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Trump Slams UN, Signals Shift on Ukraine Support

9/26/2025

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Trump condemned the United Nations in a speech, calling it ineffective and claiming other nations are "going to hell".
In a private meeting, he told U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres he supported the U.N.
European leaders, including Macron, flattered Trump and avoided confrontation despite his remarks.
He signaled a Ukraine shift, saying NATO could help win, moving from earlier concessions.

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Story summary

Trump condemned the United Nations in a speech, calling it ineffective and claiming other nations are "going to hell".
In a private meeting, he told U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres he supported the U.N.
European leaders, including Macron, flattered Trump and avoided confrontation despite his remarks.
He signaled a Ukraine shift, saying NATO could help win, moving from earlier concessions.