Trump praises Zelenskyy Says Ukraine is holding on

Jun 24

TSN presents Trump's first public assessment of Ukraine's war performance since the G7 meeting in Évian. Asked whether Zelenskyy is winning, Trump says he is doing well and at least holding on, praises his courage, equipment and fighters, and acknowledges deaths on both sides. The host recalls speculation that European leaders and Zelenskyy changed Trump's view; this does not confirm a policy reversal or Ukrainian victory. The complete item also previews July's NATO summit in Turkey and recalls Trump's Washington meeting with Rutte, criticism of European partners and explanation that respect for Erdoğan influenced attendance.

Asked whether Zelenskyy is winning, Trump says he is doing well and at least holding on, praising courage, equipment and fighters while acknowledging deaths on both sides. TSN contextualizes the remarks after the Évian G7 meeting and speculation about a changed view. The statement does not establish Ukrainian victory or a definite policy reversal.