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BackTrump: America is back - speech at the UN and declarations regarding Ukraine and Iran
Trump: America is back - speech at the UN and declarations regarding Ukraine and Iran
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Trump: America is back - speech at the UN and declarations regarding Ukraine and Iran

Quick Look

  • President Donald Trump delivered a speech at the United Nations in which he stated that America was back under his leadership, highlighting economic successes and criticizing the previous administration.
  • He spoke about the destruction of Iran's military capabilities in Operation Epic Fury, assured of sufficient US weapons supplies, and expressed confidence that the war in Ukraine would be ended before winter thanks to cooperation with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine.
  • Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski pointed out that Trump mentioned the Lindsey Graham law as a tool to impose tariffs on Russia and its trading partners.

AI-generated summary

Why It Matters

Donald Trump's speech at the UN took place in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine and tensions with Iran. Trump emphasized his economic achievements and criticized the Biden administration, claiming that the United States was "dead" two years earlier. He also mentioned the military operation against Iran and expressed his belief that the conflict in Ukraine would be resolved before winter thanks to his mediation.

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Trump: America is back

What else did President Donald Trump say? America is back, he said, emphasizing that the USA has changed under his leadership. He listed his successes and the achievements of the American economy. Two years ago - the United States was dead - he emphasized, criticizing the administration of his predecessor.

In his speech at the UN, Trump emphasized that when others speak, he acts. When others talk about peace, he brings it back. Speaking about Iran, he said that US forces in Operation Epic Fury destroyed Iran's military capabilities. The American leader, referring to the emerging information that the ongoing conflict in Iran is exhausting American weapons supplies, denied it and said that the United States has plenty of military equipment and missiles.

The regime in Iran is weak and desperate, he said.

Trump on the war in Ukraine: We will finish this matter

The Ukraine issue was not the first topic. Not even the second one. Not the third or fourth. We are working very closely with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine and we will see this through to the end. I think it will happen sooner than people think. They are fed up with this, said Trump, who met with Volodymyr Zelensky here at the UN headquarters.

The President of Ukraine hopes that with Donald Trump's help, the war in Ukraine will soon be ended. By "soon", the President of Ukraine means before winter arrives. I hope we can end this war. President Trump will help us with this, and I believe it should be done as soon as possible - before winter comes, the Ukrainian president told reporters.

Trump said: I think they will make an agreement.

I don't want to say what the agreement will be, he said, answering the question whether he still believes that Ukraine can regain all its territory. This is what he talked about a year ago, here at the UN. We know that during the conversation the issue of additional air defense systems for Kiev and the possibility of producing missiles for the Patriot system under license in Ukraine were raised.

RMF FM correspondent in the USA, Paweł Żuchowski, asked the Deputy Prime Minister - Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski, about Donald Trump's speech. What was particularly important to him in this speech? That he mentioned the Lindsey Graham Law and that he can use it to impose tariffs on Russia and on trading partners who buy Russian oil and gas. It was significant and I think it was noticed in Moscow, he said.

Karol Nawrocki will speak at the UN forum on Wednesday

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • The war in Ukraine will end before winter thanks to Donald Trump's mediation.

    Possible · Within months

  • The United States can impose tariffs on Russia and its trading partners using Lindsey Graham's law.

    Possible · Within weeks

Open Questions

  • What specific actions does Trump plan to impose tariffs on Russia using Lindsey Graham's Law?
  • Will Ukraine actually obtain a license to produce Patriot missiles on its territory?
  • What are the exact terms of the proposed peace agreement in Ukraine?
  • Does the United States really have enough weapons to wage multiple conflicts simultaneously?

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