What did Trump say about the losses in the war?

Speaking about the losses, Trump noted: '8,000 soldiers from both sides died this week. A little more on the Russian side, but if you are the aggressor, you lose more.'

How has Trump's rhetoric towards Russia changed?

Previously, Trump avoided condemning the Russian invasion and did not call Russia an aggressor.

What position did the Trump administration take on the UN resolution?

The Trump administration opposed the UN resolution that supported the territorial integrity of Ukraine and condemned Moscow's actions, taking a position consistent with that of Russia and North Korea.

What position did the Trump administration take on the G7 statement?

The US then objected to the G7 statement, which directly called Russia an aggressor.

Trump made an unexpected statement about Russia

15 Sep 2025 14:29

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US President Donald Trump has for the first time openly called Russia an aggressor in the war against Ukraine, indicating a hardening of his rhetoric towards Moscow.

As reported by BAKU.WS with reference to Politico, in a conversation with journalists, Trump, speaking about the losses among the military of the two countries, noted: "This week, 8 thousand soldiers from both sides were killed. A little more on Russia's side, but if you're the aggressor, you lose more."

The publication reminds that previously Trump avoided condemning the Russian invasion. In February, his administration opposed a UN resolution supporting Ukraine's territorial integrity and condemning Moscow's actions, thereby taking a position that coincided with Russia and North Korea. The US also objected to the G7 statement at that time, which directly called Russia an aggressor.