From Washington Examiner: President Donald Trump, fresh off reaching a new agreement with NATO to arm Ukraine in the face of Russia’s invasion, cautioned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky against launching direct military strikes against the Russian capital.
On Monday, Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that the United States would sell new weapons systems to NATO allies, who would then supply them directly to Ukrainian defense forces.
However, while speaking with reporters before departing the White House on Tuesday, Trump said he did not plan to include long-range missiles in that transfer.
“We’re not looking to do that,” Trump said.
He said Zelensky “shouldn’t target Moscow.”
Trump had previously announced a 50-day window for Russian President Vladimir Putin to cease hostilities or face new 100% tariffs and secondary sanctions. He defended the timeline, saying it could be sooner than 50 days.
“At the end of 50 days, if we don’t have a deal, it’s gonna be too bad. The tariffs are going to go on, and other sanctions,” he said.
He lashed out at reporters for pressing him on his deadline.
“Did you ask that same question to Biden? Why did he get us into this war?” Trump countered. “Because he’s a dummy, that’s why. Because he’s incompetent. It would have never happened if I were president.”
Donald Trump has said Volodymyr Zelenskyy should not target Moscow with strikes after announcing more weapons would be sent to Ukraine and toughened his stance on Russia.https://t.co/V3bMcA8R4w
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