US president says first deliveries of Patriot missile systems via Germany are ‘already being shipped’

US president Donald Trump clarified overnight that, contrary to reports, he does not want Ukraine to target Moscow with long-range missiles: “No, he should not target Moscow.”

But he reminded Russian president Vladimir Putin of the 50 days deadline to reach a peace settlement over Ukraine. “I don’t think it’s a long time,” he warned.

“ A lot of opinions change very rapidly. Might not be 50 days, might be much sooner than 50 days.”