On September 23, 2025, during a speech at the United Nations, U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the ongoing war in Ukraine and the response of NATO countries. He remarked that many had expected Russia to win the conflict quickly, stating, "Everyone thought Russia would win that war in three days." However, he noted that the situation has not unfolded as anticipated and is "making Russia look bad."
Trump highlighted that China and Russia are the primary financial supporters of the war by purchasing Russian oil. He expressed dissatisfaction with NATO countries for not cutting off Russian products, revealing that he learned about this lack of action two weeks prior. "I was not happy," he stated.
This speech comes amid ongoing discussions regarding the international response to the conflict in Ukraine. For more related coverage, see President Trump criticizes United Nations for inaction on wars.
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