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Trump says he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawk missiles if Russia continues conflict

Trump says he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawk missiles if Russia continues conflict

Summary

President Donald Trump has warned Russia that he may send long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if Russia does not end its conflict there soon. This statement came after discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in which they talked about strengthening Ukraine's defenses. Russia has expressed concern about this possibility and its potential impact on relations with the United States.

Key Facts

  • President Trump warned Russia about possibly sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
  • He spoke about this potential action while on Air Force One heading to Israel.
  • Trump discussed this option with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in a phone call.
  • Russia has attacked Ukraine's power grid and is concerned about U.S. weapons aid.
  • Tomahawk missiles could let Ukraine strike deeper into Russian territory.
  • Russia expressed "extreme concern" over the potential supply of these missiles.
  • Trump recently took a tougher stance with Putin and suggested Ukraine might regain lost territory.

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