NextFin news, On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he accused India and China of financially supporting Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump claimed that these countries' purchases of Russian oil and gas provide Moscow with the revenue necessary to sustain its military operations.
Trump stated, "China and India are the primary funders of the ongoing war by continuing to purchase Russian oil," highlighting their role in enabling Russia's aggression. He also criticized European countries and some NATO members for continuing to buy Russian energy, calling it "embarrassing" that they purchase oil and gas from Russia while simultaneously opposing its actions.
The former U.S. president urged Europe to "step it up" and cease buying Russian energy resources, warning that without such measures, efforts to end the conflict would be ineffective. He further threatened to impose a "very strong round of powerful tariffs" on Russia if it refuses to end the war, emphasizing that European cooperation would be necessary for these sanctions to be effective.
Trump's remarks came amid ongoing international efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, which has lasted over three and a half years. He expressed disappointment that the war has not ended quickly as initially expected and questioned how many more lives would be lost on both sides.
In addition to his accusations against India and China, Trump criticized the United Nations for failing to prevent conflicts and called for a global ban on biological weapons. He also condemned immigration and green energy policies in Europe, warning that they threaten the continent's economic and cultural stability.
Following his speech, Trump was scheduled to hold meetings with several world leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UN Secretary-General António Guterres, to discuss the Ukraine conflict and other global issues.
Reactions to Trump's accusations have been mixed, with some experts calling for concrete evidence and transparent investigations to substantiate claims of financial support to Russia by India and China. Both countries have not officially responded to the allegations.
Trump's speech at the UN General Assembly marks a continuation of his "America First" foreign policy stance, emphasizing unilateral action and economic pressure as tools to influence global conflicts.
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