CHICAGO (WLS) -- There was cautious optimism among Chicago-area Ukrainians Wednesday as President Donald Trump appeared to shift his tone regarding Russia's war in Ukraine.

The president posted on social media that he now believes Ukraine could win back all of its territory lost to Russia. It comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rallied for support from the United Nations, asking world leaders to punish Russia.

Local Ukrainian groups hope the tide is turning toward an end to the war.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

Just weeks after he urged Ukraine to take a deal from Russia and to end the war, President Trump has changed his tune, now saying Ukraine can win. Ukrainians in Chicago hope the president is serious.

Ukrainian flags have flown high since

See Full Page