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Following the meeting between US and Ukrainian Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York on September 23, 2025, experts and media noted a noticeable shift in the White House's rhetoric toward the Kremlin.
Trump had previously maintained more reserved and cautious statements about the conflict in Ukraine. However, after his meeting with Zelenskyy, he made a series of social media posts in which he suggested the possibility that Kyiv could reclaim all of Ukraine's territory within its internationally recognized borders. He also emphasized that such plans could be implemented with financial support from Europe and NATO countries.
In an interview with DW, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his willingness to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he can end the war unleashed by Russia. Zelenskyy noted that he and Trump discussed specific steps to strengthen international support for Ukraine, including arms supplies and financial assistance.
In Russia, the American president's abrupt shift in position was met with noticeable irony. Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov suggested that Trump's shift in rhetoric could have been "influenced by the vision" Zelenskyy outlined during the meeting. Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev stated that he considers such statements temporary and is confident that Trump will "return to his previous position."
Political scientists note that Trump's shift may be linked to the approaching US elections, the need to strengthen his position internationally, and the growing influence of pro-Western political forces in Congress. Experts also point to possible increased pressure from the American establishment, which is insisting on a tougher line of support for Ukraine and countering Russian aggression.
Observers believe Trump's new rhetoric may signal the US administration's readiness to take active diplomatic and financial steps to support Ukraine. However, analysts note that the extent to which the White House's actual actions will match its published statements remains an open question.
