In a significant and unexpected policy reversal, President Donald Trump declared that Ukraine has the capacity to reclaim all the territory lost to Russia, a statement from the U.S. president that has drawn mixed reactions from both Ukraine and Russia.
There was a mix of astonishment and reservation in Kyiv after President Trump said that Ukraine could reclaim all of its territory, a dramatic change in rhetoric on the war.
As the United Nations gathered in New York, Trump wrote in a Truth Social post: «I think Ukraine, with the support of the European Union, is in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form. With time, patience, and the financial support of Europe and, in particular, NATO, the original Borders from where this War started, is very much an option.»
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The remarks marked a dramatic shift from his earlier calls for Kyiv to make concessions and bring the war to an end through diplomacy.
Ukrainian officials and citizens greeted the reversal with cautious optimism, but also with deep uncertainty about whether it would translate into concrete action. Behind the scenes, Ukraine is watching closely whether Trump will follow up his words with tangible commitments: military, financial, or diplomatic.
A forceful call for global action
«Putin and Russia are in BIG Economic trouble, and this is the time for Ukraine to act,» Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Many fear that Trump’s shift may prove rhetorical rather than translating into substantive action from the United States.
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In his address to the United Nations this morning, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a forceful call for global action against Russian aggression. He warned that failure to act could unleash «the most destructive arms race in history,» pointing to the growing dangers posed by military AI and drone technologies, which he described as even more threatening than nuclear weapons.
Zelensky urged nations to adopt binding limitations on autonomous weapons and bolster security guarantees for Ukraine.
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«I wish both Countries well. We will continue to supply weapons to NATO for NATO to do what they want with them. Good luck to all!»
JUST IN: President Donald Trump says Ukraine is in a position to "fight and WIN" back its original borders, an abrupt shift from his bids to broker peace in Russia's war in Ukraine. https://cnn.it/46EIKYt
Unsurprisingly, the Kremlin was quick to push back, rejecting Trump’s portrayal of Russia as weakened and balking at the idea that Ukraine can reclaim all territory.
«I wish both Countries well»
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov mocked the idea of a «paper tiger» Russia, according to the Associated Press, saying: «Russia isn’t a tiger, it’s more associated with a bear … There are no paper bears. Russia is a real bear.»
These comments referred to Trump’s post on Truth Social: «Russia has been fighting aimlessly for three and a half years a War that should have taken a Real Military Power less than a week to win. This is not distinguishing Russia. In fact, it is very much making them look like a paper tiger.»
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Trump ended his post with a striking sign-off that underscored both the ambiguity and the controversy of his stance:
«I wish both Countries well. We will continue to supply weapons to NATO for NATO to do what they want with them. Good luck to all!»
As Jimmy Kimmel marked his return as host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, after being taken off the air last week following his remarks about Trump and Republican reactions to the assassination of Charlie Kirk and his killer, Donald Trump completely lost it on Truth Social:
«I can’t believe ABC Fake News gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back.»
President Donald Trump has taken to social media to complain about Disney’s decision to reinstate Jimmy Kimmel Live! ahead of the comedian’s first show since the late-night program was indefinitely suspended last week.
Donald Trump has erupted on Truth Social following Jimmy Kimmel’s return to Jimmy Kimmel Live!, lashing out at both the comedian and ABC.
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In a lengthy tirade, the former president accused the network of making a big mistake by reinstating the late-night host, and even suggested legal action might follow.
«I can’t believe ABC Fake News gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back. The White House was told by ABC that his Show was cancelled! Something happened between then and now because his audience is GONE, and his “talent” was never there,» Trump wrote.
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«I think we’re going to test ABC out on this. Let’s see how we do. Last time I went after them, they gave me $16 Million Dollars. This one sounds even more lucrative.»
Never seen before in American history
The president went on to question why the network would want Kimmel back at all, attacking both his performance and political leanings:
«Why would they want someone back who does so poorly, who’s not funny, and who puts the Network in jeopardy by playing 99% positive Democrat GARBAGE. He is yet another arm of the DNC and, to the best of my knowledge, that would be a major Illegal Campaign Contribution.»
In a statement that carried a clear intent to intimidate ABC into steering away from content critical of his presidency, while simultaneously raising the specter of legal consequences over its editorial decisions, Trump’s move shattered the boundary between political power and media independence in a way never seen before in American history.
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«This one sounds even more lucrative»
Trump also hinted that ABC could once again face a costly lawsuit. «I think we’re going to test ABC out on this. Let’s see how we do. Last time I went after them, they gave me $16 Million Dollars. This one sounds even more lucrative.»
That reference was to Trump’s previous legal battle with the network, when he sued over what he claimed was defamatory coverage and won a multi-million-dollar settlement. For Trump, that case has become a proof point that taking on major media companies can yield financial victories, and he now suggests that history might repeat itself with ABC.
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Trump concluded his post with a blunt attack on both the network and Kimmel himself:
«A true bunch of losers! Let Jimmy Kimmel rot in his bad Ratings.»
While Trump lashed out at Kimmel’s «bad ratings,» the comedian’s 28-minute monologue posted on YouTube racked up nearly 12 million views within just 12 hours.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show after efforts by the Trump administration to push him off the air.
Jimmy Kimmel broke his silence on Tuesday in an emotional return to ABC’s airwaves, by turns defiant, joking and somber as he addressed the controversy that temporarily sidelined his late-night show and set off a national debate over free speech. Read more: nyti.ms/42C0P8k
Speaking with a mix of emotion and defiance, Kimmel tore into the president’s attempts to silence him, describing how the threats extended far beyond a personal attack to include ABC, the constitutional right of free expression, and even the role of the press itself in a functioning democracy, a pattern of intimidation he warned was profoundly dangerous and, in his words: «anti-American.»
A wave of support
Kimmel highlighted the immense wave of support he received following his removal from the show last week, pointing out that it came not only from viewers but also from fellow late-night hosts, ranging from Stephen Colbert and John Oliver to Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, Conan O’Brien, radio legend Howard Stern, and even David Letterman.
«The government cannot be allowed to control what we do and do not say on television.»
He noted that solidarity even crossed borders, with talk-show hosts from other countries reaching out, joking that he had even been offered a job in Germany.
Those who do not support him
The late-night host expressed deep gratitude to his audience for standing by him throughout this ordeal, but he also extended his thanks to those who do not support his show or share his beliefs, yet still defended his right to free speech in these uncertain times.
«You understand that it was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man.»
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He pointed out figures such as Ben Shapiro, Candace Owens, Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, Joe Rogan and Ted Cruz, emphasizing that while he strongly disagrees with much of what they say, he recognized the courage it took for them to speak out against the Trump administration, and he thanked them for it.
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Kimmel said, «The government cannot be allowed to control what we do and do not say on television.»
«We have to stand up to it.»
Kimmel set the record straight
In a deeply emotional moment, Kimmel acknowledged that while he had heard plenty of opinions about what he should say or do on his return to the air, he truly believed it didn’t matter, those who liked him would continue to like him, and those who hated him would go on hating him.
What mattered to him, he stressed, was to set the record straight «as a human,» making it clear that it was never his intention to make light of the murder of Charlie Kirk: «You understand that it was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man.»
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«I don’t think there’s anything funny about it,» he added firmly, before pointing to a post he had made on Instagram the very day of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, where he expressed love and condolences to the family and called for compassion. «I meant it, and I still do,» Kimmel said.
«That’s not legal, that’s not American, that is unAmerican, and it is so dangerous.»
Kimmel also explained that in his remarks last week, he never intended to blame any specific group for the actions of what was clearly «a deeply disturbed individual.» On the contrary, he said, his words were meant to convey the opposite, though he acknowledged that some may have found his comments poorly timed or unclear.
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Kimmel explained that: «I don’t think the murderer who killed Charlie Kirk represents anyone. This was a sick person who believed violence was a solution, and it isn’t… ever.»
He emphasized that freedom of speech in America has always been admired around the world, admitting that he himself took it for granted: «until they pulled my friend Stephen (Colbert) off the air.»
Kimmel criticized the Trump administration for trying to coerce affiliates who run his show in cities across the country to take it off the air: «That’s not legal, that’s not American, that is un-American and it is so dangerous.»
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Kimmel described how the Trump administration, in particular FCC director Brendan Carr and Donald Trump himself, made threats in broad daylight against free speech and pushed for censorship, actions that even Ted Cruz compared to those of mobsters.
He pointed to statements both men had made back in 2022 defending free speech, highlighting the irony that they are now attacking this fundamentally American value.
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Kimmel then joked about the one supposed condition of his return on air. While many wondered whether he would be forced to say something or remain silent, he explained that Disney had asked him to read a message, before proceeded with the steps to re-subscribe to Disney+ and Hulu!
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«Our leader celebrates Americans losing their livelihoods because he can’t take a joke.»
The wave of outrage over his removal from the air the previous week had led to a surge of subscription cancellations to Disney’s streaming services as a form of protest.
A dangerous position with the Trump administration
Kimmel emphasized that he felt privileged to work for a company that, over the years, had allowed him to shape his late-night show into what it is today. He admitted that his remarks often made the network uncomfortable, something he does a lot, yet they continued to defend his right to poke fun at political leaders and to address important and sometimes uncomfortable subjects on their platform, for which he said he was deeply grateful.
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Kimmel recalled being genuinely angry when he was taken off the air last week, but after many conversations, the company «even though they didn’t have to» decided to put him back on, a decision he thanked them for, even while acknowledging that it unfairly puts them in a dangerous position with the Trump administration.
He stressed that Trump had made it clear he wanted to see Kimmel and his team fired from the show, adding: «Our leader celebrates Americans losing their livelihoods because he can’t take a joke.»
It touched me deeply.
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Trump’s intention to slash free speech in America
Kimmel stated that the message is clear after what happened to Stephen Colbert, to himself, and after Trump openly said he wanted NBC to do the same with Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon.
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He argued that these actions reveal Trump’s intention to slash free speech in America, and warned that if anything like this happens again, everyone must stand up and speak out against it, because Trump will not stop there. Kimmel stressed that this is not just about late-night hosts making jokes at his expense, but that the same tactics are currently being used against journalists.
Kimmel pointed out that the Pentagon is, at this very moment, implementing a pledge requiring reporters not to publish anything the administration has not explicitly authorized, insisting that this is serious and demands everyone’s attention.
Kimmel concluded by highlighting the actions of Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika, who said she forgave her husband’s killer, an example to follow, according to the host. Kimmel described it as «a selfless act of grace» and forgiveness from a grieving widow, adding: «It touched me deeply.»
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Kimmel ended by saying that, in the end, this is the only thing that truly matters to remember from all of this.
L’animateur de fin de soirée Jimmy Kimmel est prêt à revenir à l’antenne dans un contexte de controverse, deux réseaux affiliés à ABC, Sinclair et Nexstar, ayant annoncé qu’ils ne diffuseraient pas son émission.
Jimmy Kimmel will be back on ABC tonight — but not in every market.With Sinclair refusing to air Kimmel’s show on its ABC-affiliated stations, and Nexstar continuing to preempt the late-night show, this free speech tug-of-war is far from over: https://cnn.it/46u0968
Cette décision fait suite à l’annulation de l’émission la semaine dernière, après que les remarques de Kimmel sur Trump et les réactions des républicains à la mort de Charlie Kirk et de son meurtrier ont suscité une sévère mise en garde du président de la FCC, Brendan Carr, qui a déclaré lors du podcast de Benny Johnson le 17 septembre:
« Nous pouvons procéder de la manière la plus facile ou la plus difficile. Ces sociétés peuvent trouver des moyens de changer de comportement et d’agir, franchement, sur Kimmel, ou bien la FCC aura du travail supplémentaire à accomplir », qualifiant les commentaires de Kimmel de « conduite des plus malsaines ».
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Les commentaires de M. Carr ont déclenché une vague d’indignation à travers le spectre politique, suscitant des protestations de la part des démocrates et des républicains.
Jimmy Kimmel Live ! reviendra, mais..
ABC a annoncé que Jimmy Kimmel Live! reviendrait à l’antenne le 23septembre 2025, un peu plus d’une semaine après que l’émission ait été brusquement retirée de la grille le 17 septembre.
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La décision de la chaîne fait suite à de vives réactions, de nombreux téléspectateurs ayant menacé d’annuler leurs abonnements à Disney+ et Hulu en signe de protestation, rejoints par des artistes et des personnalités du monde du spectacle qui ont dénoncé cette décision comme une atteinte à la liberté d’expression.
Dans son communiqué, ABC a déclaré qu’elle s’engageait à soutenir la liberté d’expression et à s’assurer que sa programmation de fin de soirée reste un espace de créativité et de diversité des points de vue.
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L’annonce a suscité le soulagement et l’excitation des fans, dont beaucoup attendent avec impatience le premier monologue de Kimmel à l’antenne.
L’animateur lui-même n’a émis aucun commentaire public depuis le début de la controverse, ce qui rend son retour très attendu.
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Deux grands groupes de chaînes empêchent Kimmel de passer à l’antenne
Selon le New York Times, deux grands groupes de stations, Nexstar et Sinclair, qui contrôlent ensemble plus de 20% des filiales locales d’ABC, ont annoncé qu’ils ne diffuseraient pas Jimmy Kimmel Live! pour l’instant.
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Nexstar a déclaré qu’il préempterait l’émission pour une durée indéterminée, sans donner de justification, tandis que Sinclair a déclaré qu’il avait besoin d’autres « discussions avec ABC » avant de reprendre les émissions et qu’il diffuserait des programmes d’information dans l’intervalle.
Breaking News: Nexstar and Sinclair, which control over 20% of ABC affiliates, will not broadcast Jimmy Kimmel’s TV return tonight.
Donald Trump opened his address before UN members gathered in New York in his trademark style, launching into a rambling tirade that touched on almost everything, from the teleprompter and escalators to windmills and cows.
Trump’s extended tirade, stretching on for several minutes, drew both mocking laughter and uneasy silence as the U.S. president addressed world leaders, touting his own abilities and proclaiming:
«I’m really good at this stuff. Your countries are going to hell.»
Trump to the UN: "I'm really good at this stuff. Your countries are going to hell."
The odd tone of Trump’s UN address was evident from the very start, as the president opened by taking aim at the United Nations itself.
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«These are the two things that I got from the United Nations: a bad escalator and a bad teleprompter», he said, recounting how the escalator stopped «in the middle» while he was riding it.
Trump ranted that the UN had rejected his past offer to construct its headquarters, which he accused of falling apart, pointing to the malfunctioning escalator as evidence.
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A recurring grievances
During his UN address, Donald Trump turned to one of his recurring grievances: the teleprompter.
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Trump complained that it «wasn’t working» at the start of his speech and cautioned that another failure could cause «serious problems,» even threatening the operator with «big trouble.»
Such remarks were met with laughter and silence in the hall.
The outburst was not unprecedented, Trump has frequently blamed malfunctioning teleprompters at rallies and past speeches, often using the moment to improvise and lash out, turning technical hiccups into part of his trademark performance.
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Trump also referenced both incidents in a Truth Social post following his speech:
«I have been talking about this for a long period of time and this Forum was the absolute best from the standpoint of making these two important statements. I hope everybody gets to watch it! The teleprompter was broken and the escalator came to a sudden halt as we were riding up to the podium, but both of those events probably made the speech more interesting than it would have been otherwise.»
The «open borders experiment»
Bragging about his tough immigration policies and declaring it was time to end the «open borders experiment».
The global warming «hoax»
During his UN address, Trump also launched into an extended tirade against what he called «the global warming hoax».
I guess they want to kill all the cows.
-Donald Trump
Trump accused U.S. environmentalists of pushing radical ideas, mocking them by saying:
«No more cows, we don’t want cows anymore,» adding,:
«I guess they want to kill all the cows.»
Trump on US environmentalists: "'No more cows, we don't want cows anymore.' I guess they want to kill all the cows."
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to the air amid controversy, as two ABC affiliates, Sinclair and Nexstar, announced they would not broadcast his show.
Jimmy Kimmel will be back on ABC tonight — but not in every market.With Sinclair refusing to air Kimmel’s show on its ABC-affiliated stations, and Nexstar continuing to preempt the late-night show, this free speech tug-of-war is far from over: https://cnn.it/46u0968
The decision follows the show’s cancellation last week, after Kimmel’s remarks about Trump and Republican reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death and his killer prompted a stern warning from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who said on the Benny Johnson podcast on September 17, «We can do this the easy way or the hard way. These companies can find ways to change conduct and take action, frankly, on Kimmel, or there is going to be additional work for the FCC ahead,» calling Kimmel’s comments «some of the sickest conduct possible.»
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Carr’s comments set off a wave of outrage across the political spectrum, sparking protests from both Democrats and Republicans.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return, but…
ABC announced that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return to air on September 23, 2025, a little more than a week after the show was abruptly pulled from the schedule on September 17.
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The network’s decision comes after intense backlash, with many viewers threatening to cancel their Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions in protest, joined by artists and entertainment figures who denounced the move as an attack on free expression.
In its statement, ABC said it was «committed to supporting free expression and ensuring that our late-night programming remains a space for creativity and diverse perspectives.»
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The announcement sparked relief and excitement among fans, many of whom are eagerly awaiting Kimmel’s first monologue back on air.
The host himself has not issued any public comment since the controversy began, leaving his return remarks highly anticipated.
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Two major station groups keep Kimmel off the air
According to the New York Times, two major station groups, Nexstar and Sinclair, which together control more than 20 percent of ABC’s local affiliates, announced they would not carry Jimmy Kimmel Live! for now.
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Nexstar said it would pre-empt the show indefinitely without offering any justification, while Sinclair stated it required further «discussions with ABC» before resuming broadcasts and would air news programming in the meantime.
Breaking News: Nexstar and Sinclair, which control over 20% of ABC affiliates, will not broadcast Jimmy Kimmel’s TV return tonight.
