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Express Tribune
an hour 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
an hour 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.
Metro
an hour ago
- Politics
- Metro
Trump warns Zelensky not to fire missiles on Moscow
US President Donald Trump said he told his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky not to strike Moscow, after giving Russia a 50-day deadline to stop the war. Trump was asked outside the White House on Tuesday if Zelensky should fire missiles at the Russian capital. 'No, he shouldn't target Moscow,' Trump told reporters on the South Lawn. His remark comes after a Financial Times report claimed that Trump privately asked Zelensky if he could use long-range missiles supplied by the US on Moscow and escalate attacks. Trump insisted that he is 'on nobody's side' but on 'humanity's side' and that he wants to 'stop the killing'. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page.
The Hill
an hour ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Trump: Ukraine shouldn't target Moscow
President Trump told reporters Tuesday that Ukraine should not target Moscow with military attacks and that the U.S. was not looking to give long-range missiles to Kyiv in its ongoing war against Russia. 'No, he shouldn't target Moscow,' Trump said of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as he departed the White House for a trip to Pennsylvania. The Financial Times reported earlier Tuesday that Trump had asked Zelensky during a recent phone call if Ukraine could hit Moscow if provided long-range weapons. The president on Monday touted a deal with NATO to send additional weapons to Ukraine in its fight against Russia, with the military alliance bearing the brunt of the cost. Trump also threatened to impose 'severe' tariffs on Russia if it did not agree to a ceasefire in the next 50 days. Asked Monday why he was effectively giving Russian President Vladimir Putin so long to carry on with his strikes against Ukraine, Trump indicated the timeline could shift. 'I don't think 50 days is very long,' he said. 'And it could be sooner than that.' Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 after amassing troops at the border. Trump campaigned on a pledge to end the war within 24 hours, a timeframe he later claimed was 'sarcastic.' Trump has in recent weeks expressed increasing frustration with Putin as Moscow continues to fire missiles into Ukraine despite the White House's push for a peace deal. The president has faced growing pressure from some lawmakers in his own party to impose sanctions on Russia over its war effort in Ukraine, though Trump has been non-committal about whether he would sign the bill working its way through the Senate.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump hasn't ruled out funneling longer-range missiles to Ukraine
As President Donald Trump hardens his position toward Moscow and seeks new ways to bring the conflict to an end, he is leaving open the prospect of allowing shipments of longer-range missiles to the country that would allow it to strike deeper into Russia, according to officials familiar with the matter. In conversations with European allies over the past several weeks, Trump has not ruled out allowing certain offensive weapons into Ukraine, including products Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has previously requested from the United States but not yet received, the officials said. Trump has also asked about Ukraine's ability to carry out strikes deep inside Russia in recent weeks in an effort to increase pressure on the Kremlin to drive an end to the war, according to a source briefed on the conversation. In a recent phone call with Zelensky, Trump asked about Ukraine's ability to hit both Moscow and St. Petersburg, the source said, a question first reported by the Financial Times. A US official and a White House official said the question was one of many the president asked about the conflict on the call, and seemed to be raised in passing. But the Ukrainians were stunned and took Trump's ideas seriously. Zelensky said that the strikes could be carried out if the Ukrainians had the weapons needed, the first source said. After the conversation, there has been follow-up discussion between Ukraine, other European countries and the US about long-range systems that could be given to Ukraine, the source said. Ukraine has already been reaching Moscow and the St. Petersburg area with drone strikes. After the Financial Times reported on Trump's question, the White House said Trump's words had been taken out of context. 'President Trump was merely asking a question, not encouraging further killing. He's working tirelessly to stop the killing and end this war,' press secretary Karoline Leavitt told CNN. The episode underscores the current dynamic between the two countries, as Zelensky works tirelessly to get Trump's ear and does not want to squander what might be limited support and engagement from the United States. Asked whether long range offensive missiles were under discussion as part of the NATO plan announced Monday, the alliance's secretary general said the scheme could include all types of weapons. 'It's both defensive and offensive, so it's all kinds of weapons. But we have not discussed in detail yesterday with the president. This is really being worked through with the Pentagon, by the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, together with the Ukrainians,' Mark Rutte said after meetings with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. On Monday, Trump's NATO envoy Matt Whitaker said the immediate focus on shipping weapons to Ukraine was on defensive systems, like the Patriot missile batteries. But he didn't rule out providing offensive weapons. 'All weapons are both offensive and defensive,' he said. 'Obviously an air defense system is important and critical for the situation, but at the same time we're not taking anything off the table.' At the end of his term, President Joe Biden allowed shipments of powerful long-range Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles to Ukraine for use inside Russia, though those weapons would not be able to reach the two cities Trump questioned Zelensky about in his phone call. Trump called the move 'stupid' and a 'big mistake,' and questioned why he wasn't consulted as he was preparing to take office. Ukraine has also previously requested — but not yet received – Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles, or JASSMs, which are fired from F-16 fighter jets. European nations have previously provided those jets to Ukraine. For now, however, the priority appears to be getting Ukraine air defense systems — namely, the Patriot batteries that can intercept Russian ballistic missiles. Those products will be the first to enter the new weapons pipeline that Trump announced Monday involving European nations purchasing the products and then transferring them to Ukraine. The weapons will be available to ship quickly from existing stockpiles in Europe, and will likely be backfilled by new purchases from the US by European nations. 'When it comes to ammunition and missiles, we will work on this from now on, every hour, making sure that the stuff gets into Ukraine. But of course, we know it's not only Patriots,' NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told CNN's Jake Tapper on Monday, citing other systems used to intercept cruise missiles as essential to Ukraine's defenses. 'This is really discussing everything the US can still deliver without hurting the defense of the US itself,' he said. This story has been updated with additional developments.
