The recent phone conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sparked significant discussions in international politics. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
According to The Washington Post, during the conversation that took place on July 4, Trump issued a serious warning to Zelensky. In Trump's opinion, if Ukraine remains in its current defensive position, the chances of changing the outcome of the war are very slim.
He emphasized that only an offensive strategy could have an impact on Russia. This information was disclosed to the public by high-level Ukrainian sources.
During the conversation, Trump reportedly asked Zelensky, “Can Ukraine bomb Moscow or St. Petersburg?” The Ukrainian leader requested long-range attack weapons.
These statements have sparked debates not only from a political perspective but also from a military standpoint. However, later Trump denied this information.
He stated that he is not planning to supply weapons to Ukraine that could reach the Russian capitals. According to Trump, Ukraine may adopt an offensive approach, but America should not intervene directly.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that Trump's words were taken out of context. In her opinion, Trump is trying to understand the situation more deeply through such questions, but this is not a call to any action.
At the same time, Trump presents himself as a proponent of peace. He claims that Ukraine's decisive strategic decisions against Russia depend solely on itself and that America will not support them with force.
This incident has become an important political issue in U.S.-Ukraine relations. The conversation indicates the need to reassess the military cooperation between the two countries.
Ukraine has repeatedly emphasized that it does not have sufficient weapons on the battlefield. In such circumstances, Zelensky and his administration are carefully analyzing Trump's attitude and statements.
This could influence the direction of Ukraine's policy after the next presidential election in the U.S.
