America: Zelensky should not target Moscow, Donald Trump takes U-turn on claim of deep strike in Russia

Washington. American President Donald Trump on Tuesday distanced himself from reports that he had encouraged Ukraine to attack deep inside Russia. He said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should not target Moscow. Trump’s remarks came just a day after he announced his tough stance against Russia, including a new consignment of military aid for Ukraine.

Trump told reporters on the South Lawn of the White House, “I am not on anyone’s side. I am on the side of humanity, because I want to stop the deaths caused by the war between Ukraine and Russia.” The Financial Times had said in a report that Donald Trump had asked Zelensky in a private conversation with him if he could attack Moscow if Ukraine was given long-range American weapons.

US President Donald Trump also said that he is disappointed with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump said that he has helped end many recent conflicts, but the issue of Russia and Ukraine is still unresolved. He termed it ‘Biden’s war’ and stressed that his goal is to find a way to get America out of this situation.

Trump threatens to impose 100% tariff on Russia
Donald Trump gave Russia a 50-day deadline to reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine. He said that if Russia does not agree to a ceasefire within 50 days, it will face strict US sanctions and oil tariffs. The incident comes a few weeks after the Pentagon halted the supply of weapons to Ukraine. Addressing reporters in the Oval Office with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump confirmed that billions of dollars worth of US-made weapons would soon be sent to NATO allies.