Trump's Ukraine Strike Question: Not Encouragement, Says White House | JQJO

The White House clarified that President Trump's inquiry to Ukraine about striking Moscow was a question, not an encouragement of violence. Trump announced sending weapons to Ukraine and threatened increased tariffs on Russia if a ceasefire wasn't reached within 50 days. He expressed disappointment but not completion of dealings with Putin, while simultaneously aiming to end the conflict. The Kremlin viewed Trump's actions as escalating the war, not promoting peace. Trump's actions follow increased Russian attacks in Ukraine resulting in significant civilian casualties.