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President Donald Trump is downplaying the possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as Kyiv awaits an injection of U.S. weaponry that it hopes will help it beat back an intensifying Russian air offensive.
Ukraine's air force said Russia targeted several regions overnight with 267 drones, of which around 200 were Shahed attack drones and the rest decoys. The air force said it shot down or otherwise suppressed 244 drones. Twenty-three drones impacted across seven locations, with falling debris reported in nine locations, the air force said.
As President Donald Trump hardens his position toward Moscow and seeks new ways to bring its war in Ukraine to an end, he says he isn’t looking to deliver Kyiv longer-range missiles that could strike targets deeper into Russia.
After years pressing to end U.S. aid to Ukraine, many Republicans have abandoned that position now that President Trump is supporting the country against Russian aggression.
He's killing too many people," Trump said. "So we're sending some defensive weapons to Ukraine."Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Trump did not approve the weapons pause,
Russia launched four missiles and 136 drones into Ukraine overnight into Monday morning, according to Ukraine's air force.
During his campaign, Trump said bringing a quick end to the war was a top priority and that helping Ukraine was a waste of US taxpayer money.