President Donald Trump on July 15 said Ukraine should not target Moscow, affirming the White House’s dismissal of reports that he had privately encouraged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to strike the Russian capital using U.S.-supplied weapons.
“No, he shouldn’t target Moscow,” Trump said, responding to a question about whether Zelenskyy should attack the capital or other targets deeper inside Russia. The president made the remarks as he departed the White House for an event in Pittsburgh.
Pressed on whether his administration would provide Ukraine with long-range missiles capable of striking deeper into Russian territory, Trump replied, “No, we’re not looking to do that.”…
Trump ‘Not Looking’ to Give Ukraine Missiles Capable of Striking Moscow
