ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump has signaled a potentially significant increase in military aid to Ukraine amidst the ongoing war with Russia, warning that he may dispatch long-range Tomahawk missiles if the conflict does not achieve a swift resolution. I might say, 'Look: if this war is not going to get settled, I'm going to send them Tomahawks,' Trump told reporters during a flight to Israel. He labeled the Tomahawk missile a formidable weapon, suggesting its deployment could be a key leverage point against Russia. Trump's statements followed a productive conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during which the topic of such missile support was broached.
In response to the escalating conflict, which included Russia's recent attacks on critical Ukrainian infrastructure, Trump expressed that increasing support to Ukraine could be a necessary step to stabilize the region. His remarks also hinted at a new level of aggressiveness toward Moscow, stating, Tomahawks are a new step of aggression. Meanwhile, Moscow has voiced serious concerns regarding the U.S. contemplating to arm Ukraine with such offensive capabilities.
Zelenskyy described his discussion with Trump as valuable, focusing on enhancing Ukraine's air defense and resilience. The Ukrainian leader's calls for long-range strike capabilities have met resistance from Trump, who has previously suggested that a deal should prioritize concessions from Ukraine to halt the conflict. However, Trump has recently revised his stance, declaring confidence that Ukraine could reclaim lost territories from Russia.
Trump asserted that a swift resolution would benefit Putin, stating, I really think Putin would look great if he got this settled. As tensions escalate, the international community continues to scrutinize the implications of American military assistance in the context of U.S.-Russia relations.
In response to the escalating conflict, which included Russia's recent attacks on critical Ukrainian infrastructure, Trump expressed that increasing support to Ukraine could be a necessary step to stabilize the region. His remarks also hinted at a new level of aggressiveness toward Moscow, stating, Tomahawks are a new step of aggression. Meanwhile, Moscow has voiced serious concerns regarding the U.S. contemplating to arm Ukraine with such offensive capabilities.
Zelenskyy described his discussion with Trump as valuable, focusing on enhancing Ukraine's air defense and resilience. The Ukrainian leader's calls for long-range strike capabilities have met resistance from Trump, who has previously suggested that a deal should prioritize concessions from Ukraine to halt the conflict. However, Trump has recently revised his stance, declaring confidence that Ukraine could reclaim lost territories from Russia.
Trump asserted that a swift resolution would benefit Putin, stating, I really think Putin would look great if he got this settled. As tensions escalate, the international community continues to scrutinize the implications of American military assistance in the context of U.S.-Russia relations.
