Trump considers escalation risks in Ukraine missile discussion
President Trump expressed concerns about potential escalation while discussing Tomahawk missile deliveries to Ukraine during Zelenskyy's White House visit...
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During a White House press conference, President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy discussed military support for Ukraine, focusing on Tomahawk missile deliveries. Zelenskyy requested cruise missiles with a 2,500-kilometer range that could potentially reach Moscow. Trump hesitated, calling it a possible 'escalation' that might lead to serious consequences.
After speaking with Putin, Trump agreed to a Budapest summit where Putin discouraged Tomahawk transfers. Trump emphasized his commitment to peaceful conflict resolution while noting the significant tension between Putin and Zelenskyy, describing their relationship as having 'bad blood.' Although both leaders want to end the conflict, negotiations remain challenging due to trust issues.
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