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Zelensky: Trump Greenlights Ukraine's Strikes on Russia

9/26/2025

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Volodymyr Zelensky claimed President Donald J. Trump authorized Ukraine to target Russian energy and infrastructure in an Axios interview after the UN General Assembly.
Ukraine has requested a specific U.S. weapons system to pressure Putin.
Trump shifted stance, saying Ukraine could reclaim territories, a change from his earlier view.
Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's readiness to respond to any Russian attacks.

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Volodymyr Zelensky claimed President Donald J. Trump authorized Ukraine to target Russian energy and infrastructure in an Axios interview after the UN General Assembly.
Ukraine has requested a specific U.S. weapons system to pressure Putin.
Trump shifted stance, saying Ukraine could reclaim territories, a change from his earlier view.
Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's readiness to respond to any Russian attacks.