'Russia Is A Much Bigger Country': Trump Says Moscow Holds Stronger Position In Negotiations

Last Updated:December 10, 2025, 07:06 IST

Trump also said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky must adjust his approach as the conflict evolves.

US President Donald Trump. (IMAGE: REUTERS)

US President Donald Trump said Russia is currently in a stronger position in the ongoing conflict, citing its size and leverage as key factors. Trump said, “It’s Russia. It’s a much bigger country… I think if I weren’t president, you could’ve had World War 3… but right now it’s a big problem. It’s a big problem for Europe, and they’re not handling it well."

Trump also said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky must adjust his approach as the conflict evolves. “He’s gonna have to get on the ball and start accepting things," he said, adding that Ukraine has faced territorial setbacks.

Speaking on Ukraine’s losses, Trump noted that some of the setbacks predate the current phase of the conflict. “They’ve lost territory long before I got here. They lost a whole strip of seafront, big seafront… You certainly wouldn’t say it’s a victory," he said.

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