Ukrainians cautious as Trump shifts stance and says they can win war with Russia
Firefighters try to put out a fire following a Russian drone attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Picture: Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP
Ukrainians have been cautious in their response to a surprise pivot in US President Donald Trump’s views on their prospects for defeating Russia’s invasion, after he said they could win the three-year war and retake land captured by Russia.
Some expressed hope that Mr Trump’s words would be backed up by concrete support for Ukraine in Washington, while others were wary about the American president’s unpredictability.
