“A Step Further in Military Measures… Could Warn Putin Directly”,
A Tomahawk cruise missile is launched from the USS Cape St. George in the Mediterranean Sea, March 2003. 2023.3.23. ⓒ Reuters=News1,
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, ‘(Seoul=News1) Reporter Shin Girim = U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that he could directly inform Russian President Vladimir Putin of the possibility of supplying Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles if the war between Russia and Ukraine is not resolved.’,
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, ‘According to Reuters on the 12th (local time), President Trump, aboard Air Force One en route to Israel, stated in a Q&A with reporters, “Ukraine is requesting new arms supplies, and we intend to guarantee this.” He explained this is in response to the request from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.’,
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, ‘President Trump further commented, “They (Ukraine) want Tomahawks,” adding, “This would be a step further.” U.S. support of Tomahawk missiles could significantly impact the course of the Russia-Ukraine war.’,
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, ‘The Tomahawk cruise missiles have a range of 2,500 km, capable of striking inside Russia, including Moscow. The U.S. has refrained from supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine due to concerns that the war could escalate.’,
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, ‘However, as recent ceasefire negotiations have stalled and Russia has launched aggressive attacks, including its first airstrike on a Ukrainian government building since the war began, Ukraine appears to be seeking measures to respond.’