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title: "Trump assesses Ukraine's successes: how long-range strikes are changing the US view of the war"
description: "Donald Trump personally praised Ukraine for its successes in long-range drone strikes, stating that Kyiv is \"doing an excellent job.\" Zelenskyy believes this is changing the former US President's view of the war. A meeting in Ankara and a possible conversation with Putin lie ahead. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🤝"
date: 2026-07-06T19:52:00.000Z
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# Trump assesses Ukraine's successes: how long-range strikes are changing the US view of the war

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The successful campaign of long-range drone strikes conducted by Ukraine is having a noticeable impact on the perception of the war's progress in Washington. This was stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an interview with the Financial Times, as cited by RBK-Ukraine.

### Donald Trump's personal assessment

According to the Ukrainian leader, during a phone call on Saturday, former US President Donald Trump directly praised Kyiv's actions. Trump stated that Ukraine is "doing an excellent job" with long-range drone strikes.

When journalists asked Zelenskyy if these successes were enough for Trump to fully side with Ukraine, the President responded that the American leader has begun to view the conflict in a new light. Zelenskyy emphasized his interlocutor's key motivation: "President Trump wants to be where there is success".

### Political context and future negotiations

Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested that Trump's position is influenced not only by his personal views but also by the political situation. Among the factors determining the former US President's approach, Zelenskyy highlighted the approaching elections, his current political status, and ideas on how to end Russia's war against Ukraine.

Upcoming diplomatic meetings include the NATO summit, which will take place on July 7–8 in Ankara. During the event, a meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled. The White House has already stated that the main topic of discussion will be ways to end the war.

### Prospects for dialogue with Moscow

According to the Associated Press agency, after negotiations with the Ukrainian leader, Trump may hold a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Previously, Trump stated that the Kremlin is allegedly "under pressure" and expressed the opinion that the end of the war could come sooner than many expect.