Trump reveals no plans for supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine - Trump declares no intentions for deploying long-range missiles in Ukraine
In a recent development, President Donald Trump has given Russian President Vladimir Putin a 50-day deadline to end the ongoing war against Ukraine. This deadline was announced amidst ongoing discussions between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding long-range weapons and potential targeting of Russian cities.
According to two people familiar with the conversation, Trump allegedly asked Zelensky if Kyiv could hit Moscow or St. Petersburg, Russia's second-largest city, if the USA supplied long-range weapons. However, Trump has since advised Zelensky not to target Moscow, and there is no record of him publicly advocating for Ukraine to use long-range weapons against Moscow during his terms.
It is important to note that Trump has no plans to provide Ukraine with long-range missiles. When asked about this, Trump responded, "No, that's not our intention." Furthermore, the Financial Times' report about Trump encouraging Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory has not been mentioned in the latest statement.
If there is no progress within the 50-day period, the USA will impose high tariffs on Russia's trading partners. Trump stated that 50 days is not a long time in the context of the Russian war against Ukraine. The tariffs, however, would target Russia's trading partners, not directly Russia.
The Trump administration's approach to Ukraine has been marked by controversy, including a pause in U.S. military aid and a focus on realigning with Russia. However, the administration has often emphasized diplomacy and negotiations with Russia, further indicating that advocating for such attacks was not part of their policy.
Several U.S. media outlets quoted Trump's spokesperson Karoline Leavitt as saying that Trump had only asked a question and not advocated for more deaths. The USA spokesperson's statement about Trump only asking a question and not advocating for more deaths has also not been referenced in the latest statement.
In conclusion, while the conversation between Trump and Zelensky about long-range weapons and potential targeting of Russian cities has not been addressed in the latest statement, it is clear that there are no plans for the USA to provide Ukraine with long-range missiles. The focus remains on diplomacy and negotiations to end the Russian war against Ukraine.
The Commission, in light of the recent discussion about long-range weapons and the potential impact on Russian cities, might find it relevant to consult on the draft directive concerning the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, given the possible escalation of war-and-conflicts.
This incident involving the discussion about long-range weapons and potential targeting of Russian cities is a topic of general-news and is significant in the context of ongoing politics, as it underscores the need for diplomacy and negotiations to prevent such dangerous scenarios.
