Donald Trump Officially Labels Russia as ‘Aggressor’ in Context of Ukraine War
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President Donald Trump, who previously refrained from directly condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has made a historic statement by openly calling the Kremlin an ‘aggressor’ responsible for destruction and instability in the region.
This marks his first official declaration of such nature, indicating a shift in his stance towards Moscow.
On Sunday, during a press briefing, Trump also shared significant details regarding the casualties on both Ukrainian and Russian sides, noting that approximately 8,000 soldiers from each side have been killed in just one week.
Comparing losses, he pointed out that Russia suffered slightly more fatalities, but emphasized that ‘when you are an aggressor, you tend to lose more.’ Despite previously avoiding harsh condemnations of Moscow, Trump’s position toward Russia has gradually evolved over the summer months, amid increased diplomatic pressure from the United States aimed at further isolating the Kremlin and imposing additional sanctions to influence Vladimir Putin’s decision-making.
Trump announced plans to implement new sanctions against Russia, but only if Europe ceases purchasing Russian oil and strengthens its own sanctions regime.
Countries like Hungary and Slovakia remain the largest energy importers from Russia within the European Union, opposing the EU Commission’s efforts to gradually phase out Russian energy supplies.
This evolving political landscape reflects rising tensions, with Trump’s frustrations with Putin reaching a new level as his actions continue to challenge Western unity and strategic efforts to counter Russian aggression.