Trump has been sceptical of the move, saying he does not want to take steps that could further intensify the conflict. (AP Photo)

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he is not currently considering any deal that would allow Ukraine to receive long-range Tomahawk missiles for use against Russia, Reuters reported. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One as he travelled from Palm Beach, Florida, to Washington, Trump dismissed the idea of transferring the missiles through NATO partners.

“No, not really,” he said when asked whether he was considering such a deal, but added that his stance could change.

Proposal under discussion with NATO

Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed the possibility during a White House meeting on October 22. Rutte said on Friday t

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