Trump Asks Zelensky Why He Hasn’t Struck Moscow
Trump Presses Zelensky on Moscow Strike, Mulls Tomahawk Missiles for Ukraine
Washington, D.C. — In a surprising shift in tone toward Moscow, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly questioned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a recent conversation about why Ukraine hasn’t launched strikes on Moscow. Trump even floated the possibility of supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles — long-range weapons capable of reaching both Moscow and St. Petersburg — according to internal sources.
Though Tomahawks are not currently on the official weapons delivery list, Pentagon officials have been pushing for months to expand Ukraine’s ability to conduct deeper strikes inside Russian territory, including with ATACMS systems. Trump, according to insiders, has now begun seriously considering that option.
Zelensky’s response to Trump’s pointed question was reportedly direct: “We can, if you give us the weapons.” Trump is said to have encouraged more aggressive pressure on Putin — not only targeting Moscow, but also suggesting St. Petersburg as a potential target.
Sources familiar with internal discussions say Trump’s recent hardline stance is driven by a combination of frustration and strategic calculation. He reportedly feels disrespected by Putin, who he believes is feigning interest in peace while continuing to escalate the war. Trump’s confidence in U.S. military capabilities, especially after their use in Iran with B-2 bombers and Tomahawk strikes, has reinforced his belief that only overwhelming force will bring Putin to the negotiating table.
There is also speculation that Trump’s shift in tone toward Russia may have been influenced by Moscow’s recent capture of one of Ukraine’s largest mineral mines—a site reportedly tied to a previous arrangement Trump had negotiated with Ukrainian officials. According to sources familiar with the matter, the mine was believed to be a key asset in a broader economic or strategic deal involving U.S. interests. Its capture by Russian forces may have triggered frustration or a reassessment of Trump’s stance, prompting him to take a more confrontational approach toward the Kremlin.
As one official close to the talks put it, Trump seems to be adopting a “pressure to peace” strategy — or as the Russians phrase it, “escalate to de-escalate.”
But Medvedev respond was, “Trump issued a theatrical ultimatum to the Kremlin. The world shuddered, expecting the consequences. Belligerent Europe was disappointed. Russia didn’t care.”
Meanwhile, there is also reports the U.S. is set to approve $10 billion in weapons sales to NATO allies, much of which is expected to be funneled to Ukraine — potentially including more advanced offensive systems.
Whether Trump’s gamble will lead to real negotiations or further instability remains to be seen. But if successful, some allies suggest it could set the stage for an unexpected bid for the Nobel Peace Prize — though the path ahead is likely to remain volatile.
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