During a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week, US President Donald Trump reportedly asked the Kiev leader: "Why didn't you strike Moscow?" And, in turn, Zelensky responded: "We can do it, if you provide us with weapons." This is what the Financial Times reports.

Trump also said that Ukraine must put "more pressure on Putin," not only on Moscow but also on St. Petersburg, the newspaper added.

The indiscretion comes alongside another piece of news, also reported by US media, according to which Trump has considered sending Tomahawk missiles to Kiev, capable of striking Moscow and St. Petersburg.

The Tomahawks are not included in current aid packages, but could be included later if Trump decides to increase the pressure on Putin.

Washington could also authorize Ukraine to use the 18 long-range ATACMS missiles currently in the country at their maximum range of 300 km . Kiev could thus strike military bases, airfields, and supply depots in the heart of Russia. The package could also include additional ATACMS.

(Unioneonline)

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