**US President Trump Asks Ukraine to Strike Moscow with Long-Range US Weapons**
In a shocking revelation, US President Donald Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky if Ukraine could strike Moscow and St. Petersburg using long-range US weapons, according to the Financial Times.
The conversation took place during a phone call between the two leaders on July 4, just a day after Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin. During this call, Trump reportedly complained that he had made no progress towards peace and that Putin remained determined to continue his war against Ukraine.
**Trump’s Strategy to “Feel the Pain”**
According to the Financial Times, Trump asked Zelensky if Ukraine could hit Moscow and St. Petersburg with US-supplied missiles. Trump allegedly encouraged this strategy so that Russia would “feel the pain” and agree to negotiations. This move comes as Trump seems to be warming up to Ukraine after months of a rocky relationship.
**US Offers Advanced Weapons to Ukraine**
The news comes as Trump has been offering advanced weapons to Ukraine via a deal with NATO, including Patriot air defenses and ATACMS missiles. The US has previously provided Ukraine with a number of ATACMS missiles, but only allowed them to be used on Russian territory in late 2024.
**Trump’s Changing Stance**
Interestingly, Trump had previously criticized the decision to ease restrictions on using US missiles in Russia. Now, it seems that he is open to using these weapons to attack Moscow and St. Petersburg.
**US-NATO Scheme for Ukraine**
The US and NATO have announced a new scheme to provide significant military support to Ukraine, including missiles and Patriot air defenses. This move comes as Trump has threatened Russia with “severe tariffs” if Putin does not agree to a peace deal within 50 days.
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