One of the trumps against Putin: Trump considered the opportunity to transfer to Ukraine missiles Tomahawk - WP
The US President also considered the possibility of sending Tomahawk winged missiles to Ukraine - the same weapon that was launched for Iranian purposes. About it reports the analyst The Washington Post David Ignatus with reference to sources in the White House. Establishing them from the territory of Ukraine, they can impress Moscow and St. Petersburg, and the discussion of this issue in Washington began on July 11. But so far, "tomahawki" is not included in the delivery list.
"They can be sent later if Trump wants to increase his influence and pressure on Putin," Ignatus notes. At first, Trump thought it would be easy to convince his "friend" Vladimir Putin to stop the war, he explained on Monday. "It seemed to me that we reached the agreement about four times," the US President said. But in the end, he realized that the only way to force the Russian president to make peace is to significantly increase the cost of continued conflict.
By this decision, Trump opened a new head in Ukrainian history. On July 14, Donald Trump threatened to impose "hard duties" against Russia unless it concludes peace within 50 days. He also promised to provide Patriot missiles, air defense and artillery, selling them to NATO countries, which would then hand over to Ukraine. The total amount of military aid package is $ 10 billion, the source that is aware of the agreement reported.
Trump did not mention that military assistance could also include permission to use a new powerful offensive. But the source that participated in the decision was reported that this would probably include permission to use 18 ladies of the ATACMS, which are currently in Ukraine, at 300 kilometers at their full range. The package may also include additional ATACMS missiles. Pentagon officials called for months to strike deeper blows in Russia using ATACMS.
Every time the rocket's range increased, the Russians simply took their planes and other equipment beyond the reach of the Ukrainian forces. Now it will be more difficult. Trump's determination to put pressure on Putin was manifested in conversation with President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky last week, insider said. Trump asked Zelensky why he did not hit Moscow. "We can, if you give us a weapon," Zelensky replied.