Russia Has Attacked Ukraine’s Allies for 5 Years, Trump Says

US President Donald Trump stated that Russia has actively attacked Ukraine’s allies for years, characterizing Moscow’s aggression against European partners as an established, long-standing reality. Speaking to journalists on Friday, Sept. 18, Trump was asked about warnings from Polish leaders expressing concern that Russia could escalate its war by launching attacks against Ukraine’s Western allies. Responding to the inquiry, the US president asserted that such strikes had commenced long ago.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. “I think they’ve already attacked Ukraine’s allies. They’ve been attacking Ukraine’s allies for about five years now. I think everybody agrees with that,” Trump told reporters. Trump did not elaborate on the specific incidents or operational vectors he was referencing. However, his remarks arrive amid heightened vigilance across European capitals regarding a surge in Russian hybrid warfare, physical sabotage, cyberattacks, and recurrent airspace incursions targeting NATO and EU member states. US military base negotiations in Poland The US president’s assessment coincides with accelerating bilateral negotiations between Washington and Warsaw to establish a dedicated US Army base on Polish territory. Earlier, Trump announced that the two nations had achieved “major progress” toward establishing the military installation, characterizing the initiative as a potential “historic step” for the US-Polish strategic alliance. Trump commended the “bold leadership” of Polish President Karol Nawrocki, stating that the exact location of the base would be announced in the near future. Other Topics of Interest Moscow Expands Asset Grab Against Western Companies – Why It Could Backfire Russia is taking control of more Western businesses, but the short-term gains could deepen investor distrust and legal risks. Nawrocki expressed gratitude to Trump for his defense commitment, stating that Warsaw is prepared to continue deepening bilateral military integration. Nawrocki affirmed that the Polish government would do its utmost to provide optimal territorial and logistical conditions to host the American installation. Permanent troop deployments The discussions center on whether the proposed base will accommodate permanently stationed American combat forces, a strategic objective long pursued by Polish defense planners. Poland currently hosts approximately 10,000 US military personnel, though the vast majority are deployed under temporary rotational arrangements rather than permanent stationing frameworks. Polish officials argue that establishing a permanent American footprint would reinforce NATO’s eastern flank and establish a formidable conventional deterrent against Russian aggression. Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that he will travel to Washington next week to hold high-level talks with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding bilateral security guarantees and a permanent military deployment. Kosiniak-Kamysz indicated that a final determination regarding the installation is anticipated in the coming weeks. Warsaw estimates that constructing the specialized military and logistical infrastructure required for a permanent US deployment will cost between 15 billion and 17 billion złoty ($3.95 billion to $4,48 billion). The formal proposal was presented by Poland in June, following Washington’s announcement of plans to redeploy 5,000 American troops from Germany. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization, reporting since 1995. Its international reach – 97% of readers are outside of Ukraine – make it truly Ukraine’s global voice.