"Turning Point: Trump Pushes U.S. to Finally Blame Russia for Full-Scale War in Ukraine"

Trump Administration Finally Labels Russia’s War a ‘Full-Scale Invasion’ in Major Policy Shift

In a significant reversal, Donald Trump’s administration has formally acknowledged Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine as a “full-scale invasion,” marking a stark departure from its previous neutral stance. The shift comes to light through leaked documents tied to a new U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal, which reveal a notable change in diplomatic language.

The document states: “The United States of America has provided significant financial and material support to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion.” This phrasing marks the first time Trump’s White House has officially recognized Russia as the aggressor—an important win for Kyiv in the ongoing information and diplomatic battle.

Until now, Trump’s team had consistently referred to the crisis as the “Russia-Ukraine conflict,” carefully sidestepping direct blame on Moscow. While this updated terminology aligns the U.S. with broader international consensus, critics of the newly negotiated minerals deal argue it may come at a political cost, suggesting Ukraine’s increasing dependence on Western support as Russia’s three-year war shows no signs of ending.