‘He thought Ukraine was going to lose’: French President Macron says Trump changed his view on Russia’s war in Ukraine

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1. 2d ago

   Macron reports shift in Trump's view on Ukraine war

   President Macron says Donald Trump now views Ukrainians as innovative and courageous. This follows a previous belief that Ukraine would lose the conflict. Recent battlefield gains may be influencing the mood of top U.S. officials.

   What's confirmed:

   • President Macron stated Donald Trump previously believed Ukraine would lose the war.
   • Macron claims Trump now respects Ukrainians as courageous and innovative.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Ukrainian battlefield gains are propelling a mood change among top U.S. officials.
   • Trump remains firm while Rutte attempts to soften NATO tensions.
   confidence 80%
2. 4d ago

   Macron says Trump shifted view on Ukraine war outlook

   French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Donald Trump initially believed Ukraine would lose the war upon returning to the White House in early 2025. Macron claims Trump has since changed his assessment and now respects Ukrainians as courageous and innovative. This shift follows the G7 summit.

   What's confirmed:

   • Emmanuel Macron stated Donald Trump believed Ukraine would lose the war when he returned to the White House in early 2025.
   • Macron claims Trump has since changed his assessment of the war.
   • Macron says Trump now views Ukrainians as courageous and innovative people.
   • Donald Trump stated at a G7 summit that the U.S. has nothing to do with the Ukraine war.
   • Trump suggested that Russia should make a deal on Ukraine.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin planned a large-scale division of Ukrainian territory during a meeting in Anchorage.
   • Trump was ready to give up Ukraine to Putin in Alaska.
   confidence 90%