Trump Criticizes Biden's Weapon Decision for Ukraine

Former President Donald Trump has recently spoken out against President Joe Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use U. S. weapons to strike deeper into Russian territory. Trump labeled the move as "stupid" and expressed frustration that his incoming administration wasn't consulted before the decision was made. The weapon in question, the Army Tactical Missile System, was given to Ukraine to target Russian positions over 200 miles away from their border. Trump believes this decision could have significant implications for his administration's future relations with Russia and Ukraine. Trump's criticism comes at a crucial time, as Biden is rushing to send all remaining aid to Ukraine before Trump takes office on January 20. However, Trump holds significant influence over how Ukraine uses its U. S. -provided arsenal, which could be used to push for a swift end to the conflict, as he promised during his campaign. When asked if he would reverse Biden's decision, Trump responded that he might do so, reaffirming his view that the move was a mistake. The White House defended Biden's decision, stating that it was the result of months of deliberations that began before the last election. They also mentioned that they had explained the logic behind the decision to Trump's team. Trump's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin has been a topic of interest since his 2016 campaign. He has previously praised Putin and called the invasion of Ukraine a "pretty smart" move. Trump emphasized the importance of negotiations between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Putin to end the war. However, he acknowledged that finding a quick resolution might be challenging. The situation in Ukraine remains complex, with both sides trying to gain an advantage on the battlefield to strengthen their negotiating positions. The Pentagon recently warned that Russia could launch another intermediate-range ballistic missile attack on Ukraine soon. Biden's decision to loosen the restrictions on Ukraine came after months of pressure from Zelenskyy and his Western supporters. They argued that the U. S. ban had made it difficult for Ukraine to defend against Russian attacks on its cities and infrastructure. The decision was also influenced by concerns about Russia deploying North Korean troops to reclaim land in the Kursk border region.