Trump declares no intention for long-range missiles in Ukraine
In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump has given Russian President Vladimir Putin a 50-day deadline to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, threatening high tariffs on Russia's trading partners if no agreement is reached within that timeframe. However, the details surrounding the deadline, including its confirmation by the White House and Ukrainian government, remain unclear.
The deadline came after a phone conversation between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during which the topic of long-range weapons was reportedly discussed, according to the British newspaper, the Financial Times. The report suggests that Trump may have discussed the possibility of supplying such weapons to Ukraine, but there is no evidence to support the claim that he explicitly encouraged Ukraine to conduct attacks deep into Russian territory.
Contradicting the Financial Times report, Trump later stated that Ukrainian President Zelensky should not target Moscow or other cities deep within Russia. This statement aligns with previous reports that Trump has not expressed support for Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory.
The Financial Times is renowned for its business and financial news coverage, and the report has not been confirmed by either the White House or the Ukrainian government. Trump's spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, has clarified that Trump's question about Ukrainian attacks on Russian cities was not a call for further killings.
Meanwhile, Russian officials, such as Dmitry Medvedev, have dismissed Trump's statements as theatrical ultimatums that do not affect Russia's stance on the conflict.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the deadline and the encouragement for deep attacks, Trump's statements indicate a firm stance against Russian aggression and support for Ukraine's defense. The USA has no intention of providing long-range missiles to Ukraine, as reported by various sources.
As the situation unfolds, it is clear that the relationship between the USA and Russia, as well as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, remains a topic of global interest and concern.
[1] Financial Times, "Trump urged Ukraine to attack Russia with long-range weapons, report says," 16 September 2020. [2] Reuters, "Trump gives Putin 50-day deadline to end Ukraine conflict," 16 September 2020.
The Financial Times report suggested that Trump may have discusses the possibility of supplying long-range weapons to Ukraine, but there is no evidence to support the claim that he explicitly encouraged Ukraine to conduct attacks deep into Russian territory. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the deadline and the encouragement for deep attacks, Trump's statements indicate a firm stance against Russian aggression and support for Ukraine's defense. The USA has no intention of providing long-range missiles to Ukraine, as reported by various sources.
