Donald Trump Urges Zelenskyy to Rethink Actions Against Moscow in Ukraine Crisis

Fast Summary

• Context: US President Donald Trump denied encouraging Ukraine to target Moscow, contradicting previous reports about his stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
• Background: Media reports had earlier suggested Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a July 4 phone call weather ukraine could strike Moscow and St. Petersburg if provided weapons. Zelensky reportedly affirmed.
• Latest Statement: On July 15, talking to reporters at the White House, Trump stated emphatically, “No, [Zelensky] shouldn’t target Moscow” and expressed reluctance to supply long-range missiles to Ukraine.
• Speculated Plan: Initial reports described Trump’s alleged conversation as an effort to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin into negotiations by targeting Russian cities.
• Contradictions: Analysts highlighted inconsistencies in trump’s approach toward aiding Ukraine amid escalating global tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

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