Several European countries have reported violations of their airspace by Russian aircraft and drones amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. In a rare twist, President Donald Trump, long criticized for his coziness with Vladimir Putin, has suddenly struck a different tone.
At the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, Trump appeared to break ranks with Moscow and lean toward NATO, his old punching bag. In his remarks, Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and was asked directly whether the United States would back NATO allies in responding to Russian aggression. His answer was typically hedged: “It depends on the circumstance.” However, his later comments marked a sharper turn.
