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Trump Declares Russia Has Been Attacking Ukraine's Allies for Five Years

Donald Trump asserted that Russia has been attacking Ukraine's allies for five years. Polish representatives raised concerns about Russian hybrid attacks on countries supporting Ukraine. The remarks occurred amid discussions about establishing a permanent US Army base in Poland.

On September 18, 2026, US President Donald Trump stated that Russia had been attacking Ukraine's allies for about five years. This declaration followed warnings from Polish representatives about Russian hybrid attacks targeting nations backing Ukraine. The comments came as bilateral negotiations accelerated to establish a permanent US Army base in Poland, reflecting growing US military involvement in the region.

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IndependentIdnesSep 19, 10:41 AM
Russia Has Been Attacking Ukraine's Allies for Five Years, Declared Trump

Russia has been attacking Ukraine's allies for years. On Friday, American President Donald Trump made this statement in response to warnings from Polish representatives about Russian hybrid attacks on countries standing behind Kyiv.

IndependentKyiv PostSep 19, 10:27 AM
Russia Has Attacked Ukraine’s Allies for 5 Years, Trump Says

US President Donald Trump stated on Sept. 18 that Russia has already been attacking Ukraine’s allies for “about five years,” treating Russian aggression against European partners as an established fact. His remarks follow Warsaw’s voiced concerns over cross-border threats and come amid accelerating bilateral negotiations to establish a permanent US Army base in Poland.