US EditionTrump downplays possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as it struggles to repel Russia
UNITED STATES, JUL 16 – Trump announces military aid to Ukraine through NATO allies while withholding long-range missiles to avoid escalation and threatens sanctions if Russia fails to end conflict within 50 days.
- President Donald Trump downplayed sending Ukraine long-range weapons that could strike deeper into Russian territory.
- Trump asked Ukraine's President about its ability to hit Moscow and St. Petersburg, but the White House said his words were taken out of context.
- Trump said Ukraine should not target Russia's capital and largest city, calling it a 'big mistake.
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Trump Backs Off Long-Range Weapons for Ukraine, Says “We’re Not Looking to Do That”
President Donald Trump on Tuesday downplayed the possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as Kyiv awaits an injection of U.S. weaponry that it hopes will help it beat back an intensifying Russian air offensive. Trump offered a more cautious tone on what to expect after he threatened Russia a day earlier with steep tariffs if President Vladimir Putin doesn’t act within 50 days to end the three-year conflict. He also on Monday announced p…
Will the U.S. also supply Ukraine with weapons with which, for example, Russia's capital Moscow could be attacked? President Trump now rejects appropriate speculation.
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President downplays sending long-range arms
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump downplayed the possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons Tuesday as Kyiv awaits an injection of U.S. weaponry that it hopes will help it beat back an intensifying Russian air offensive.
US President Trump does not want to deliver long-range weapons to Ukraine. He also denies taking sides in favor of the attacked country. Christoph Wanner reports of violent attacks by the Russians: "Has probably given massive destruction.
U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged further support to Ukraine for which Europeans are supposed to pay, but he does not want to provide further weapons.
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