Cyprus Times

Trump Claims Russia Would Have Taken Ukraine Without His Involvement, Praises NATO Role

Published January 7, 2026, 17:05
Trump Claims Russia Would Have Taken Ukraine Without His Involvement, Praises NATO Role

Donald Trump, in a recent post, reiterated his claims regarding his role in strengthening NATO and preventing Russia from fully taking over Ukraine. He asserted that he managed to increase allies' defense spending to 5% of GDP, while also criticizing Norway for not nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump questioned NATO's effectiveness without US leadership and emphasized the need for continued rebuilding of the American armed forces.