Trump downplays possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as it struggles to repel Russia

Open this photo in gallery: U.S. President Donald Trump during his campaign described the conflict between Russia and Ukraine as a waste of U.S. taxpayer money and vowed to quickly end it on his first day back in office.Evan Vucci/The Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday downplayed 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. Trump offered a more cautious tone on what to expect after he threatened Russia a day earlier with steep tariffs if President Vladimir…