Exclusive: Zelensky calls on Trump to follow up Russia sanctions with missiles
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with President Donald Trump about the need for more action against Russia, including sending long-range missiles to Ukraine. This comes after Trump imposed new sanctions on Russia and called off a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelensky believes that these sanctions will impact Russia's economy but insists additional military support is necessary to pressure Putin into negotiating.Key Facts
- President Zelensky wants long-range missiles from the U.S. to help Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
- President Trump recently imposed new sanctions on Russia aimed at reducing its oil exports by up to 50%.
- Zelensky had a tense but "constructive" meeting with Trump over military support and a potential peace deal.
- Trump canceled a planned summit with Putin and enforced sanctions due to lack of progress in negotiations.
- Zelensky agreed to a proposal by Trump to freeze current front lines as a negotiation starting point.
- The sanctions followed a failed call between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
- Zelensky hopes additional sanctions and Congressional support will further pressure Russia.
- Discussions exist about a possible peace proposal, influenced by a brief plan similar to one proposed for Gaza.
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