Trump's Stance on Ukraine's Missile Use: A Shift in U.S. Policy?

In a Time interview, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump criticized Ukraine's use of U.S.-supplied missiles in Russian territory, suggesting a potential shift in U.S. policy. Trump, soon to take office, expressed a desire to end the war swiftly, indicating plans for a resolution.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 12-12-2024 19:56 IST | Created: 12-12-2024 19:56 IST
Trump's Stance on Ukraine's Missile Use: A Shift in U.S. Policy?
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In an interview with Time magazine, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump condemned Ukraine's use of U.S.-provided missiles for deep strikes into Russian territory. These comments suggest that Trump might consider altering current U.S. policy towards Ukraine.

Trump labeled the missile strikes as 'crazy' and expressed strong disapproval, suggesting such actions only escalate the conflict. His remarks align with the lifting of a previous ban by President Joe Biden, which allowed Ukraine to utilize longer-range U.S. missiles.

The policy shift from Biden came after Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy highlighted concerns about Russia's reinforcement with North Korean troops. Meanwhile, Trump proposed a plan to end the war swiftly, hinting at undisclosed strategies he believes could settle the conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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