Ukraine celebrates independence anniversary amidst dwindling hopes for prompt peace agreement with Russia
US President Donald Trump has announced that he might change the decision regarding the delivery of long-range missiles to Ukraine, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. This potential move could provide Kyiv with more leverage in negotiations with Moscow.
However, significant gaps remain between Moscow's and Kyiv's positions, as stated by Russia's top diplomat during an appearance on Meet the Press. The specific type of long-range missiles in question, as well as any direct impact on the ongoing peace talks, remains unclear.
The announcement comes as Ukraine is increasing its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, a development that occurred on the 34th anniversary of Ukraine's declaration of independence from the Soviet Union. Despite the escalation, the article does not provide information about any specific actions taken by the US to end the war.
Trump has been urging a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy, but Vladimir Putin, the Russian leader, has no plans to meet Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as stated by Russia's top diplomat. The US has previously blocked Ukraine from using long-range missiles to strike inside Russia.
Hopes that Trump might quickly end the war have diminished, but the potential change in US policy towards Ukraine's missile capabilities could alter the dynamics of the conflict. The article does not specify when Trump might make a decision about allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles.
