#US #Ukraine #Russia Zelensky Unbound: Trump gave his permission to him and NATO to bomb the shit out of Russia. So, what will happen now? https://www.google.com/search?q=Zelensky+Unbound%3A+Trump+gave+his+permission+to+him+and+NATO+to+bomb+the+shit+out+o

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Zelensky Unbound: Trump gave his permission to him and NATO to bomb the shit out of Russia. So, what will happen now?
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In September 2025, during an interview with Axios, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that U.S. President Donald Trump had given Ukraine his “explicit backing” for retaliatory strikes on Russia. A previous report from July 2025 also alleged that Trump had privately encouraged Ukraine to hit Moscow and St. Petersburg, though the White House denied those remarks were intended as encouragement. Following these reports, a direct bombing of Russia by NATO has not occurred. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
What will happen next remains unclear and depends on how these developments are perceived and acted upon by the involved parties.
Key developments from September 2025
.Zelensky’s interview:, Zelensky stated that if Russia refuses to end the war, Ukrainian officials will use U.S.-supplied long-range weapons for retaliatory strikes against Russian targets like energy and arms infrastructureDuring the interview withAxios
Trump’s stance on military action: Around the same time, Trump publicly gave a “blunt” “Yes, I do” when asked whether NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft entering their airspace. He also posted on his social media platform that with NATO’s support, Ukraine could win back all its lost territory.
NATO’s response: In late September 2025, NATO issued a statement condemning “increasingly irresponsible” Russian behavior regarding airspace violations and affirmed its commitment to using military and non-military tools to defend member states. However, it did not indicate any direct bombing plans.
Russia’s reaction: The Kremlin viewed Trump’s stance on providing more weapons to Kyiv as a signal to “continue the war,” not as a step toward peace. [4, 6, 8, 9, 10]
Potential paths forward

Retaliatory strikes by Ukraine: If Ukraine proceeds with strikes against Russian energy and arms infrastructure, this would represent a major escalation of the war, bringing the conflict deeper into Russian territory.
Increased tensions between NATO and Russia: Continued Russian air probes and NATO’s stronger rhetoric raise the risk of a miscalculation or confrontation between NATO forces and Russian aircraft.
No immediate changes: Despite the public statements, the U.S. and NATO have a history of not escalating the conflict into a direct confrontation. The latest rhetoric may also be seen as political positioning rather than a direct threat of military action. It’s possible that the overall dynamic remains relatively unchanged.
Impact on potential peace negotiations: The public statements from all sides could impact future peace negotiations. It’s unclear whether they might lead to a new round of talks or further entrench the opposing positions. [6, 7, 8]

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1]  newsweek.com/trump-zelensky-…
[2]  ndtv.com/world-news/can-you-…
[3]  youtube.com/watch?v=jA73L2xb…
[4]  axios.com/2025/09/25/zelensk…
[5]  breakingthenews.net/Article/…
[6]  newsweek.com/putin-medvedev-…
[7]  pbs.org/newshour/world/nato-…
[8]  bbc.com/news/articles/cvg6zg…
[9]  washingtonpost.com/opinions/…
[10]  yahoo.com/news/articles/ukra…
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