New York, New York - Speaking to the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday President Donald Trump again called out European countries, speicifically NATO members, for their continued fueling of Russia's war against Ukraine.
🚨NOW — @POTUS RIPS on NATO for continuing to purchase Russian oil.
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) September 23, 2025
"INEXCUSABLY, even NATO countries haven't cut off much Russian oil & energy products...
...Think...they're funding a war against themselves. Who the HELL's ever heard of that one?" pic.twitter.com/u6eTscRBWF
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said during a bilateral meeting with Trump that sanctions and new taxes will be levied on European countries that continue to buy Russia oil -- which is preventing the end of the war against Ukraine.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen:
— Clash Report (@clashreport) September 23, 2025
We are really getting after the last bits of oil and gas coming from Russia to the European Union. We want to get rid of it. pic.twitter.com/HlnQhWveM8
During a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump said he believes NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if it enters their sovereign airspace. In recent weeks, Russia has made a number of drone incursions into Denmark and Poland.
Trump: NATO Countries Should Shoot Down Russian Jets That Violate Airspace
— Mr Producer (@RichSementa) September 23, 2025
Q: Do you think that NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if they enter their airspace?
Trump: Yes I do.
Q: Would you back up NATO allies? ....
Trump: It depends on the circumstance.… pic.twitter.com/U9A8GiSsQa