Trump's assessment: Ukraine is doing quite well in its war against Russia
Translated from Estonian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- - Former US President Donald Trump stated that Ukraine is performing "quite well" in its war against Russia.
- He acknowledged Russia's significantly larger military resources but praised Ukraine's resistance and equipment.
- Trump attributed Ukraine's success to their resilience and the quality of Western-supplied weaponry.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has offered an assessment of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, stating that the country is faring "quite well" in its war against Russia. Despite acknowledging Russia's considerably larger military capacity, Trump expressed confidence in Ukraine's ability to withstand the invasion. "They are doing quite well," Trump said, as reported by the publication Clash Report via the Ukrainian news agency Unian. "Russia is a big country. You know, it has a much bigger army. But the Ukrainians are holding up great. They have great weapons, and don't forget, this is our equipment. And they are showing really good results." Trump's remarks highlight his view on Ukraine's resilience and the effectiveness of the weaponry supplied by the United States and its allies. He emphasized that Ukrainian forces are utilizing their arms effectively and achieving positive outcomes on the battlefield. The former president's comments come amid a complex geopolitical landscape where international support for Ukraine remains a critical factor. His positive framing of Ukraine's military performance suggests a continued belief in their capacity to resist Russian aggression, attributing their success to both their own determination and the quality of their armaments.
They are doing quite well. Russia is a big country. No, you know, it has a much bigger army. But the Ukrainians are holding up great. They have great weapons, and don't forget, this is our equipment. And they are showing really good results.
Originally published by Postimees in Estonian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.