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In late September 2025, US President Donald Trump publicly shifted his stance on the Ukraine war, asserting Ukraine can reclaim all lost territories and more, calling Russia a "paper tiger." This follows his UN meeting with President Zelensky and new intelligence indicating Russia's stalled advances and economic struggles. Vice President JD Vance highlighted Trump's impatience with Moscow's refusal to negotiate peace.
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In recent days, former President Trump has publicly expressed a more aggressive stance on Ukraine, claiming Ukraine can reclaim all Russian-occupied territory. This marks a notable change from previous positions, with Trump emphasizing Ukraine's potential to win and pressuring Russia for peace negotiations, amid ongoing military and economic struggles in Russia.
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On December 6-7, 2025, Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure and causing widespread power outages, including at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Ukrainian forces intercepted most attacks. Concurrently, US-mediated peace talks continue, with progress dependent on Russia's commitment to peace.
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As of December 11, 2025, Ukrainian President Zelensky met with UK, French, and German leaders in London to discuss a US-backed peace plan aimed at ending the nearly four-year war with Russia. The plan’s key sticking point remains Ukraine’s refusal to cede control of the eastern Donbas region. Meanwhile, Russia continues missile and drone attacks, and the US signals a desire to improve relations with Russia while urging a ceasefire.