Official announcements from involved governments or international organizations

Trump Vehemently Opposes Ukraine's Use of US Missiles to Strike Russia, Calls Decision Foolish

Dec 12, 2024, 03:48 PM

President-elect Donald Trump sharply criticized Ukraine's use of US-supplied long-range missiles to strike deep into Russian territory, suggesting a potential shift in US policy towards the conflict. In an interview with Time magazine, Trump described Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to launch missile strikes into Russia, with the approval of President Joe Biden, as "a major escalation" and "a foolish decision." Trump stated he "vehemently" opposes Ukraine firing hundreds of American long-range missiles into Russia, arguing that "we're just escalating the war and making things worse." Despite his criticisms, Trump vowed "not to abandon" Ukraine but emphasized that Europe should shoulder more responsibility in negotiating an end to the conflict.