This marks the first time a former US president has explicitly discussed striking Russia's two largest cities. The combination of Trump's 50-day ultimatum, specific targeting of Moscow/St Petersburg, and Ukraine's proven drone strike capabilities (337 across 10 regions) creates an unprecedented escalation scenario. Previous conflicts avoided direct threats to Russia's major population centers.
Trump-Zelensky Call Reveals Plot to Strike Moscow, St Petersburg
📰 What Happened
Former President Trump reportedly asked Ukrainian President Zelensky on July 4, 2025, if Ukraine could strike Moscow and St Petersburg with US-supplied weapons. The Financial Times revealed Trump's intention to 'make them feel the pain' to force a ceasefire. This dramatic policy shift includes a 50-day ultimatum to Putin with 100% tariffs if peace isn't achieved. Ukraine has already demonstrated strike capability, hitting oil refineries near Putin's Black Sea palace and launching 337 drones across 10 Russian regions.
📖 Prophetic Significance
The convergence of Trump's hawkish turn, Ukraine's enhanced strike capabilities (337 drones), and the 50-day ultimatum accelerates multiple prophetic threads. This aligns with Ezekiel 38's description of provocations that draw Gog (Russia) into conflict. The targeting of Moscow/St Petersburg could trigger the 'hooks in jaws' moment (Ezekiel 38:4). The precision timing (July 4 call) and specific threat to Russia's power centers creates conditions for the prophesied northern army's mobilization, while the drone warfare element fulfills Joel's 'wonders in the heavens' prophecy.