

Has Trump Changed His Mind On Ukraine?
41 snips Sep 24, 2025
Catriona Perry, a BBC journalist at the UN, and Vitaly Shevchenko, host of UkraineCast, dive into the implications of Donald Trump's surprising comments about Russia being a 'paper tiger' and Ukraine’s potential to reclaim lost territory. They discuss how these remarks might influence U.S. policy toward Ukraine. Faisal Islam, BBC's Economics Editor, shares insights on the significance of productivity forecasts, warning of a potential fiscal gap in the upcoming budget. Together, they explore the intersection of diplomacy and economics in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.
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Trump's Unexpected Shift On Ukraine
- Donald Trump shifted publicly from suggesting land swaps to saying Ukraine could retake all its territory with EU help.
- Catriona Perry warns one Truth Social post doesn't equal a formal policy change or action.
Zelensky Argues Help Is In Europe's Interest
- Volodymyr Zelensky framed supporting Ukraine as self-interest for other countries, not only charity.
- Vitaly Shevchenko emphasised the risk of advanced threats like nuclear-capable drones spreading if Russia isn't stopped.
US Words Without Clear Commitment
- Trump spoke of a geographic distance and implied Europe should take primary responsibility.
- Perry and Shevchenko note US buy-in remains crucial and Trump's words may lack commitment.