Trump does not rule out long -range missiles to Ukraine
Trump does not rule out long -range missiles to Ukraine
In the course of the increased attitude of President Donald Trump to end the conflict, new paths seem to be possible with long-range rockets supply. These rockets would enable Ukraine to carry out deeper attacks in Russia, as can be seen from reports of informed sources.
new offensive weapons for Ukraine
In the past few weeks, Trump has spoken to European allies and has not ruled out to bring certain offensive weapons to Ukraine. This also includes weapons that the Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj has previously requested from the United States but has not yet received.
Questions about military strokes against Russia
In the conversations, Trump also asked about Ukraine's ability to carry out attacks deep in the Russian area. These questions were asked to put pressure on the Kremlin and end the war. In a phone call with Selenskyj, Trump asked about the opportunity to meet both Moscow and St. Petersburg, which was first reported by the Financial Times.reactions to Trump's suggestions
The Ukrainian government, surprised by Trump's statements, took his ideas seriously. Selenskyj said that attacks would be possible if Ukraine had the necessary weapons. After this conversation there were further discussions between Ukraine, other European countries and the USA about long -distance systems that could be made available to Ukraine.
Ukrainian attacks and the role of the USA
Ukraine already has attacks in the Russian field, including Moscow and St. Petersburg, through Drone attacks carried out. This shows the potential of Ukrainian military operations if the appropriate weapon systems are provided.
position of the US government and NATO
A US official and a spokesman for the White House emphasized that Trump's statements from the context had been torn. Press spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt made it clear: "President Trump asked only one question and not stimulated further killings. He tirelessly works to stop dying and end this war."
arms deliveries and air defense systems
On Monday, Trump's NATO-Sonderstander Matt Whitaker commented on the current priority of arms deliveries to Ukraine and emphasized that the focus was initially on defensive systems such as the patriot rocket defense systems. However, he also did not rule out the provision of offensive weapons. "All weapons are both offensive and defensive," explained Whitaker.
President Joe Biden had approved the delivery of high -performance long -range missiles (ATACMS) to Ukraine at the end of his term, but they would not be able to reach the two cities about the Trump with Selenskyj.
For the moment, the fastest possible provision of air defense systems, in particular the patriot batteries for the defense against Russian ballistic rockets, seems to be in the first place. These systems are to be sent quickly from existing stocks in Europe and are likely to be supplemented by new purchases from the USA.
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NATO General Secretary Mark Rutte emphasized that everything that the United States could deliver to weapons without endangering its own defense would be considered. "We are now working every hour to ensure that deliveries to Ukraina will be realized," said Rutte. This illustrates the ongoing efforts to support Ukraine and the complex political landscape in which it is located.
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