The US President Donald Trump He made it clear today (15/07/2025) that his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodimir Zelenskishould not target Moscow.
This comment was made one day after US President Donald Trump announced the mission of more weapons to Kiev and slapped his attitude towards Russia while According to the Financial Times allegedly asked Volodimir Zelenski if he can hit Moscow.
Today, however, Trump, referring to the war, said that “he is not on the side” but “he wants to stop the killings”.
“We will see what will happen to President Putin,” he added.
Earlier, White House spokesman Caroline Levit denied that Donald Trump had further encouraged violence in Ukraine.
Responding to journalists’ questions, Levit argued that the US president “simply asked a question and did not encourage any further bloodshed” regarding communicating with Volodimir Zelenski.
At the same time, he added that Trump “works incessantly to stop the war”.
Trump defended the 50 -day deadline he gave to Russia to agree on the ceasefire and to avoid duties and sanctions on countries buying Russian oil.
“I don’t think 50 days is a very long time and it could happen earlier,” he said. However, he did not clarify whether talks were planned in an effort to reach an agreement.
“At the end of 50 days, if we don’t have an agreement, things will be very bad,” he warned.
“Volodimir, can you hit Moscow? Can you also hit St. Petersburg?
According to a Financial Times report, Donald Trump allegedly encouraged Ukraine to intensify the blows in depth of Russian territory, even asking Volodimir Zelenski if he could hit Moscow if the US provided the right weapons.
The FT report revealed what was said in Trump’s telephone communication with Zelenski on July 4.
“Volodimir, can you hit Moscow? … Can you hit St. Petersburg?” Trump allegedly asked the Ukrainian leader, with Zelensky answering: “Absolutely. We can, if you give us the weapons. “
Trump allegedly described this move as a strategic means to “feel [οι Ρώσοι] pain ”and forced the Kremlin to come to the negotiating table.