Former President Donald Trump posted a cryptic update on Russia, declaring “Great progress.”
Trump’s Mysterious Tweet: “Great Progress”
Donald Trump released a brief, enigmatic message about Russia on social media, proclaiming that “a great progress” has been made in the matter.
Truth Social Release – August 17, 15:00 CET
The post appeared on Truth Social on Sunday, August 17 after 15:00 Central European Time. Trump’s original spelling read: “DUŻY POSTĘP W SPRAWIE ROSJI. CZEKAJCIE NA DALSZE INFORMACJE! PREZYDENT DJT”.
Trump Blames “Biden’s Foolish War” After Alaska Meeting
Earlier, Trump called the war a “foolish war” and praised a recent meeting in Alaska. He described it as a “wonderful” encounter that highlighted the distorted narrative surrounding the conflict.
Trump‑Zelensky Encounter and European Representation
On Friday, August 15, U.S. leaders met with Russian officials in Alaska. The following Monday, August 18, President Trump was slated to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington, with a full European delegation in attendance, including Ursula von der Leyen, Friedrich Merz, Emmanuel Macron, Alexander Stubb, and Ulf Kristersson. Reports also suggested the presence of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte.