"Russia, you know, it's a big country, but it is also a great…

"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.

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