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Trump Says Russia in Stronger Position on Ukraine, Chides Europe

Trump highlights Russia's larger military size and recent territorial gains while condemning European leaders for failing to achieve progress toward peace in Ukraine.

  • On Tuesday, President Donald Trump said Russia is in a stronger military position in Ukraine and chided European leaders for extensive dialog with little progress on peace.
  • Trump argued `size will win`, citing Russia's military size and Ukraine's territorial losses, including a whole strip of sea front, as factors in the conflict.
  • The conflict continues to exact strategic and human costs, with western estimates reporting more than 1.5 million troops killed or wounded and Vladimir Putin failing to control all of Donbas.
  • In recent weeks the U.S. has intensified efforts to forge a ceasefire as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said parts of the U.S. security strategy are unacceptable to Europe.
  • Amid the interview, Trump said `when you're losing` and urged `he's gonna have to get on the ball`, crediting the Ukrainian people and military for bravery amid ongoing fighting.
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U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Russia has “the advantage” and a stronger negotiating position as it seeks to reach a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine, and added that it is time for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to “start accepting things.” “He will have to get up and start accepting things, you know, when you’re losing,” Trump said in an interview recorded yesterday with Dasha Burns, in Politico’s “The Conversation.” A…

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Trump says Russia in stronger position on Ukraine, chides Europe

President Donald Trump said that Russia is in a stronger military position in its war with Ukraine and chided European leaders for what he characterized as excessive dialog with scant results. Read more...

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The Columbian broke the news in Vancouver, United States on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
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