Trump says Ukraine should not target Moscow
Briefly

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Ukraine should not target Moscow, reversing earlier encouragement for Ukraine to strike deeper inside Russian territory. This change follows a reported phone call on July 4, where Trump asked President Zelenskyy about the possibility of hitting Moscow and St Petersburg should long-range weapons be supplied. Trump's current position contrasts with previous assertions that supporting Ukraine drains U.S. resources. The White House clarified that Trump's inquiry was not an endorsement of increased aggression but had been misinterpreted. Trump's tone has evolved in response to the ongoing conflict and lack of peace negotiations.
During a phone call on July 4, Donald Trump reportedly asked Volodymyr Zelenskyy if Ukraine could strike Moscow and St Petersburg if given long-range weapons, expressing a controversial position on military strategy against Russia.
In response to questions about targeting Moscow, Trump stated that Ukraine should not strike the Russian capital and indicated that the U.S. is not looking to provide longer-range missiles to Kyiv.
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