President Trump reportedly suggested the U.S. or Ukraine strike Moscow directly to put pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Ukrainian officials. During a recent discussion with President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump allegedly asked how it would feel to “take the war to Moscow” to force a stronger Russian response.
The inquiry marks a significant shift from conventional U.S. support, which has focused on defensive aid rather than offensive targeting of Russia’s capital. It underscores Trump’s willingness to consider aggressive tactics in the broader debate over how to confront Russian aggression.
Ukrainian sources say Zelensky did not commit to such strikes but raised Trump’s comments as evidence of contrasting approaches within the international community. The exchange highlights evolving U.S. strategic thinking and the potential for more assertive military postures under Trump’s leadership.