In brief
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated he is contemplating sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine to enhance its military capabilities against Russia. The announcement comes after discussions with Ukraine's President Zelensky, who has been urging for advanced military support. Trump highlighted the potential risks associated with such a decision, emphasizing the implications for U.S.-Russian relations, while noting the military advantage it could bring to Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia.
US President Donald Trump is considering sending Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine, saying it would provide a new step of aggression in its war with Russia.
When asked on Air Force One if he would send Tomahawks to Ukraine, Trump responded, we'll see... I may.
This consideration follows a second phone call last weekend between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has been advocating for stronger military capabilities to conduct counter-attacks against Russia.
Moscow has previously warned Washington against providing long-range missiles to Kyiv, indicating it could escalate the conflict and strain US-Russian relations further.
Tomahawk missiles have a range of 2,500 km (approximately 1,500 miles), putting Moscow within striking distance for Ukraine.
Trump suggested he might discuss the Tomahawk requests with Russia, stating, I might tell them that if the war is not settled, that we may very well, we may not, but we may do it. Do they [Russia] want Tomahawks going in their direction? I don't think so.
Kyiv has repeatedly requested long-range missiles, as it considers striking at Russian cities far from the current front lines in this prolonged conflict.
During their discussions, Zelensky and Trump focused on Ukraine's military enhancement, including defending against aerial attacks and acquiring long-range weapons.
Russian bombardments have targeted Ukrainian cities, causing severe damage, particularly to energy infrastructure, resulting in widespread power outages.
Trump's former envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, recently stated that the U.S. president might have authorized attacks deep into Russian territory, asserting that there are no such things as sanctuaries in the ongoing war.
In response, the Kremlin has downplayed the potential impact of Tomahawk missiles, with spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declaring last month, Whether it's Tomahawks or other missiles, they won't be able to change the dynamic.
