EU President Reacts to Trump's Latest Stance on Russia-Ukraine War

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24 Sept 2025  #amanpourpbs

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump unexpectedly reversed his stance on Russia's war in Ukraine, writing for the first time, "I think Ukraine ... is in a position to fight and win all of Ukraine back in its original form." The U.S. president also called Russia a "paper tiger" and told reporters that NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft that violate their airspace. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Trump's post a "game changer." But Zelensky also issued a warning to world leaders at the U.N. today. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen joins Christiane in an exclusive conversation.

Originally aired on September 24, 2025