Camilla Jessen
US President Donald Trump escalated his criticism of Moscow.
US President Donald Trump criticized Russia’s military and economic performance during a White House press conference on September 25.
“Killing People for No Reason”
Trump described Russia’s military actions as ineffective and costly.
“They’re bombing the hell out of everything and picking up very little territory… I think it’s very bad for the reputation of Russia,” he stated during the press event.
He added that Russia is “killing people for no reason” and expressed disappointment in President Vladimir Putin.
Economy “Going to Hell”
Trump warned that Russia’s economy is deteriorating rapidly due to its military strategy and international sanctions.
“They’re doing very poorly considering they have put it all on the line. Their economy is going to hell.”
Russia Responds
As reported by United24 Media, the Kremlin dismissed Trump’s remarks.
“Russia is in no way a tiger… Russia is more compared with a bear. There are no paper bears,” said spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
Peskov insisted that Russia continues to maintain macroeconomic stability and pursue its campaign in Ukraine.
Trump’s “Paper Tiger” Comparison
Earlier, Trump referred to Russia as a “paper tiger”, emphasizing that Ukraine, with European support, could regain all occupied territory.
He suggested that Moscow’s aggression is failing both strategically and economically.
US Officials Clarify Position
Vice President JD Vance said Trump’s comments reflect realities on the battlefield, not a change in policy.
“This is not a change in position. This is a recognition of reality on the ground.”
Ukraine Reacts Positively
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking to Fox News, expressed cautious optimism about Trump’s remarks.
He was “a little bit” surprised by the assertion that Ukraine could reclaim all territory, calling it a very positive signal.
Possible New Sanctions
Reports indicate that Trump is preparing stricter sanctions on Russia, including tariffs targeting its oil and financial sectors, signaling potential further economic pressure on Moscow.
This article is made and published by Camilla Jessen, which may have used AI in the preparation
