Trump’s Shift in Stance: Zelensky Reflects on New Approach to the Ukraine Conflict
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has recently commented on statements made by former U.S.
President Donald Trump, indicating a notable shift in his views regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
According to Zelensky, Trump now recognizes that the resolution of the conflict isn’t simply about exchanging territorial concessions between Kyiv and Moscow, but fundamentally about halting Vladimir Putin’s ambitions and changing his approach to the conflict.
In an interview with Fox News, Zelensky shared that he had a constructive conversation with Trump, where it became clear that the ex-president now understands that a just peace cannot be achieved without addressing Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Zelensky emphasized that Trump believes negotiations should not lead to Ukraine ceding its lands, as doing so would only encourage further Russian aggression.
He expressed hope that Trump’s new stance would remain consistent, and that the leadership would continue to support measures aiming to stop Putin’s expansionist ambitions rather than offering territorial compromises.
The Ukrainian leader underlined that the primary goal is not territorial exchanges but changing Russia’s strategic behavior, since concessions only prolong the conflict and cause more suffering for Ukraine.
This shift in attitude comes after Trump unexpectedly stated that Ukraine can reclaim all its occupied territories and perhaps push even further, a statement that sparked widespread debate and increased hope for a change in international approaches to the conflict.
Overall, Zelensky views this as a positive signal and hopes this position will persist to steer the conflict toward a peaceful resolution.