The Financial Times observes that this exchange would represent a significant change Compared to the position previously expressed by Trump during the election campaign, in which he had promised a rapid conclusion of the conflict and a disengagement of the United States from foreign wars. The newspaper adds that it is not yet clear if Washington intends to deliver Missiles to Kiev capable of hitting Russian territory in depth.
According to the Washington Post, Trump, in coordination with NATO, would have assessed the possibility of including Tomahawk missiles – the same used in a recent attack in Iran – in the new Package of military aid for Ukraine. According to sources mentioned by the newspaper, this option was discussed until last Friday, but the Tomahawk would not currently be among the weapons to be sent to Kiev. However, they could be included later if it is considered necessary to increase the pressure on Moscow.
The newspaper also reports that President Trump has decided to gradually increase military pressure on Russia with the aim of favor a negotiation for the end of the conflict. Among the options discussed there would also be the sending of Tomahawk cruise missiles, capable of reaching Moscow and St. Petersburg. According to the newspaper, although it is a hypothesis for now set aside, it could be resumed if it is necessary to exert further pressure on the Tsar.
The most decisive approach of the Head of the White House was confirmed yesterday, when he said that if Moscow does not accept an agreement within 50 days, more severe commercial duties and a further package of indirect military aid will be introduced. The White House plans to sell NATO Countries Patriot Systems, Artillery and Air Defense Systems for a total value of about 10 billion dollars, materials that would then be transferred to Ukraine. By answering a BBC question about his relationship with Putin, Trump said: “I am disappointed, but I have not closed with him”. He also reiterated that the US administration is committed to putting an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine, declaring: “We are working on it”.
The Russian deputy foreign minister, Sergei Ryabkovcommented on the declarations of the US President through the Tass agency, stating that “any attempt to impose requests, in particular ultimatum, is unacceptable for us”. He then added that Russia considers political and diplomatic work priority and that President Putin has repeatedly declared the willingness to negotiate. Ukrainian president Zelensky He thanked Trump for the willingness to contribute to the protection of the Ukrainian population. In a message published in X, he stressed that the conflict continues because of Russia and the will of President Putin to extend it over time. Zelensky reiterated that war must not be accepted as a new normality and has argued that the only way to obtain peace is through strength. He also invited the international community to stop indirect military support for Russia, interrupting relations with Iran and North Korea and blocking the supply of components and war equipment. Finally, Zelensky expressed gratitude to the United States, Germany and Norway for sending new Patriot defense systems and has announced that Ukraine is negotiating important defense agreements with the United States.
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