"Russia, you know, it's a big country, but it is also a great… (больший · трамп · россия)
"Russia, you know, it's a big country, but it is also a great power," Trump said. Trump: Russia is a large country and a powerful nation.
Consensus
- Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the NATO summit in Ankara.
- Trump acknowledged that Russia possesses significant military power.
- The meeting took place on July 8, 2024.
- Russia was described as a long-term threat to the NATO alliance in the summit's final declaration.
Points of divergence
- Trump stated that he had 'excellent relations' with Zelensky after a previous controversial meeting in the Oval Office, and referred to both Zelensky and Putin as 'difficult characters'. — riamo
- Trump expressed belief that Vladimir Putin genuinely wants to end the conflict in Ukraine and is trying to do so 'as quickly as possible', and confirmed plans for a phone call with Putin on July 8. — vedomosti
- The last phone conversation between Trump and Putin occurred on July 4, initiated by the U.S. side, and covered bilateral and international issues including Ukrainian settlement. — vedomosti
- NAO's final declaration committed member states to provide Ukraine with €70 billion in 2026. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Trump: Russia is a large country with military power — РИАМО
- Trump Acknowledges Russia's Significant Military Power — Ведомости
- Trump: Russia is a big country and a big power — Вести