# Trump is siding with Russia against Ukraine, former US general tells Euronews

https://mins.news/en/item/109261

- euronews, 2026-10-21 10:13 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/trump-is-taking-russias-side-against-ukraine-former-us-general-tells-euronews

> Former US Army Lieutenant General Ben Hodges warns that Washington’s approach is weakening Ukraine’s defences. Former US ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker urges Europe to prepare for a future with less support from the United States.

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