Political analyst Rostislav Ishchenko commented on U. S. President Donald Trump’s address to the UN General Assembly, stressing that Trump’s overall approach has remained the same.

Ishchenko noted that Trump continues to insist that the United States will not get directly involved in a European conflict. He still emphasizes that Washington is prepared to sell weapons to Europe for Ukraine — just as he has always said.

Only some details have changed. Earlier, Trump said Zelensky should seek peace, but now he urges him to fight to reclaim territory, with Europe expected to help. These nuances, Ishchenko explained, do not alter the strategic plan: Europe must contain Russia on its front, freeing Trump’s hands in Asia.

Trump, according to Ishchenko, had hoped his personal relationship with Vladimir Putin would allow him to settle the Ukraine issue quickly — but he had little time, and that time has run out.

The analyst added that Trump now needs a result. If it cannot be achieved through agreements, it will have to be forced through pressure. Ishchenko recalled that Trump had openly said he would turn to pressure on Russia if negotiations failed, which allowed Europe and Ukraine to take a tough stance without risking a break in relations with Washington.

In conclusion, Ishchenko interpreted Trump’s UN message as saying that if there is no ceasefire, no Western guarantees for Ukraine, and no Western troops stationed there, then Europe must fight Russia and continue to support Ukraine — while the United States will stay out of direct involvement.