Trump Praises Zelensky's Fight Against Russia, Discusses Ukraine Support

Meeting with President Zelensky

• 🇺🇦 President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, commending him as a "brave man" for his "hell of a fight" against Russia.
• 🤝 Trump expressed great respect for Ukraine's efforts and highlighted the importance of their meeting amidst a busy schedule of 30 scheduled meetings.

Ukraine's Battlefield Progress and War Aims

• 📈 President Zelensky reported positive battlefield news, stating that Ukrainian soldiers occupied 360 kilometers this month.
• 🕊️ Zelensky thanked Trump for his personal efforts to stop the war and expressed a desire to discuss how to finish the war and establish security guarantees.
• 💰 He also emphasized the need for more pressure and sanctions on Russia, suggesting a discussion on how to stop European countries from buying Russian oil and gas.

Military Support and NATO's Role

• ✈️ When asked if NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft entering their airspace, Trump responded with a definitive "Yes."
• 🇺🇸 Trump stated that the US is very strong toward NATO, noting that NATO allies have increased their defense spending significantly, which benefits the US through weapons purchases.
• 💰 He contrasted current US policy with the past, where, in his view, the Biden administration gave Ukraine substantial aid without much return.

Perspectives on Russia and the War's Duration

• 📉 Trump commented that Russia's economy is currently in a terrible state, crashing due to the ongoing conflict.
• ⏳ He noted that Ukraine is doing a very good job of stopping Russia's large army, highlighting that the war, which many expected to end quickly, has now lasted approximately three and a half years.
• 🤝 Trump mentioned he has not spoken to Hungarian Prime Minister Orban but believes that if they spoke, Orban might stop buying Russian energy.

Drone Incident in Denmark

• ❓ Regarding a potential drone incident in Denmark, Trump stated he had no response until he found out exactly what happened, acknowledging awareness of the reports but noting uncertainty about the details.