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News18
5 days ago
- Politics
- News18
"Wildly Out of Context…" White House Fumes as Trump Denies Moscow Strike Plan, 3 Dead in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said on July 15 that Ukraine should not target Moscow and that he had no plans to supply Kyiv with long-range missilesTrump's remarks followed a report that said the US leader had encouraged Ukrainian President Zelensky to hit the Russian capitalThe Financial Times reported that early in June, Trump had asked Ukrainian President Zelensky whether Kyiv could hit Moscow if the US provided long-range weaponsTrump also reportedly discussed sending Ukraine US-made ATACMS missiles, the Times said However, when asked if he was willing to supply Ukraine with long-range missiles Trump said, "No, we're not looking to"Commenting on the FT's report, the White House Press Secretary told Newsweek that the newspaper was 'notorious for taking words wildly out of context to get clicks'n18oc_world n18oc_crux
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Trump May Unleash Ukraine's Deadliest Strikes Yet; ATACMS Could Hit Deep Inside Russia
Donald Trump is reportedly weighing a major escalation in the Ukraine conflict. According to The Washington Post, Trump could authorize Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles at full range, striking deep into Russian territory. This would mark a shift from earlier policies that restricted the missiles' use to certain zones. Some ATACMS strikes have already led to civilian casualties, including a deadly incident in Crimea. Watch Read More
Business Recorder
7 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Ukraine ‘shouldn't target' Moscow: Trump
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said Tuesday Ukraine should not target Moscow and that he had no plans to supply Kyiv with long-range missiles, following a report the US leader had encouraged President Volodymyr Zelensky to hit the Russian capital. The Financial Times reported that Trump had brought up a potential counteroffensive with Zelensky and even asked his Ukrainian counterpart whether he could hit Moscow, if Washington provided long-range weapons. Asked by reporters at the White House if Zelensky should target the Russian capital, Trump replied: 'No, he shouldn't target Moscow.' He was also asked if he was willing to supply Ukraine with long-range missiles and said: 'No, we're not looking to.' US believes Russia response to Ukraine drone attack not over yet, expects multi-pronged strike Citing two people familiar with the call, the Times reported that Trump spoke to Zelensky on July 4, a day after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump also reportedly discussed sending Ukraine US-made ATACMS missiles, the Times said. Trump, who had vowed to end the Ukraine war within a day of returning to the White House, has said he is 'disappointed' in Putin, who has kept attacking Ukraine as if the leaders' telephone conversations 'didn't mean anything.' White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt played down the Times report, saying in a statement that the paper was 'notorious for taking words wildly out of context to get clicks.' 'President Trump was merely asking a question, not encouraging further killing,' she said. 'He's working tirelessly to stop the killing and end this war.'
Express Tribune
7 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Trump says Ukraine should not target Moscow amid missile supply row
Listen to article Donald Trump said Tuesday Ukraine should not target Moscow and that he had no plans to supply Kyiv with long-range missiles, following a report the US leader had encouraged President Volodymyr Zelensky to hit the Russian capital. The Financial Times reported that Trump had brought up a potential counteroffensive with Zelensky and even asked his Ukrainian counterpart whether he could hit Moscow, if Washington provided long-range weapons. Asked by reporters at the White House if Zelensky should target the Russian capital, Trump replied: "No, he shouldn't target Moscow." He was also asked if he was willing to supply Ukraine with long-range missiles and said: "No, we're not looking to." Read More: Trump sends weapons to Ukraine, gives Russia 50 days to stop war Citing two people familiar with the call, the Times reported that Trump spoke to Zelensky on July 4, a day after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump also reportedly discussed sending Ukraine US-made ATACMS missiles, the Times said. Also Read: N Korea offers Russia full support on Ukraine Trump, who had vowed to end the Ukraine war within a day of returning to the White House, has said he is "disappointed" in Putin, who has kept attacking Ukraine as if the leaders' telephone conversations "didn't mean anything." White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt played down the Times report, saying in a statement that the paper was "notorious for taking words wildly out of context to get clicks." "President Trump was merely asking a question, not encouraging further killing," she said. "He's working tirelessly to stop the killing and end this war."
News18
7 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Trump Says Zelenskyy Should Not Target Moscow After Report Claimed He Encouraged Kyiv
Last Updated: Donald Trump urged Zelenskyy not to strike Moscow as he threatened tariffs on Russia if the war doesn't end in 50 days. US President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy not to launch strikes on Moscow, following reports that he had formerly suggested doing precisely that during a private phone call. According to the Financial Times, Donald Trump asked Zelenskyy on July 4 whether Ukraine could strike Moscow and St. Petersburg if given long-range US weapons such as ATACMS missiles. As per the report, Zelenskyy replied, 'Absolutely. We can if you give us the weapons." Despite this, Donald Trump took a notably softer public stance, stating that Ukraine 'should not target Moscow" while he continued to criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of breaking promises and extending the war. Zelenskyy has not publicly commented on the July 4 phone call but has consistently emphasized Ukraine's right to defend itself and strike military targets within Russian territory- especially as Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities have escalated in recent weeks. Ukraine is in its fourth year of full-scale war following Russia's 2022 invasion and Zelenskyy has urged Western allies to sustain military support, particularly in the form of air defense systems, long-range missiles and drone interceptors. Kremlin Reacts To Donald Trump's Remarks In reaction to Donald Trump's escalated support for Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned that the move may undermine peace efforts, expressing concern that it would be met as 'a signal for continuation of the war". Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: July 15, 2025, 23:10 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
