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Trump Calls Russia 'Paper Tiger' Amid Ukraine Conflict

9/26/2025

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Trump's Ukraine Remarks

Donald Trump, former United States president, described Russia as 'paper tiger' and said Ukraine could reclaim territory.
Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesman, dismissed the remark and suggested Zelensky's perspective influenced Trump.
Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president, praised Trump and discussed United States security guarantees for Ukraine post-war, warning allies must act.
United States Secretary Marco Rubio met Sergei Lavrov to urge peace.

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Zelenskyy Urges Action

Zelenskyy urged UN leaders to curb a Russia-driven arms race, contrasting with Donald Trump’s 'paper tiger' line.
He warned Russia's aggression could spill into Europe unless the war ends now.
Moldova faces Russian influence; its prime minister accused Moscow of trying to sway an election.
EU aims to phase out Russian fossil fuels by 2027, but Hungary and Slovakia oppose.

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Trump's Ukraine Remarks

Donald Trump, former United States president, described Russia as 'paper tiger' and said Ukraine could reclaim territory.
Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesman, dismissed the remark and suggested Zelensky's perspective influenced Trump.
Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president, praised Trump and discussed United States security guarantees for Ukraine post-war, warning allies must act.
United States Secretary Marco Rubio met Sergei Lavrov to urge peace.

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