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 replied we'll see... I may. This follows a second phone call at the weekend between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who pushed for stronger military capabilities to launch counter-attacks against Russia.
Moscow has previously warned Washington against providing long-range missiles to Kyiv, saying it would cause a major escalation in the conflict and strain US-Russian relations.
Tomahawk missiles have a range of 2,500 km (1,500 miles), which would put Moscow within reach for Ukraine. Trump spoke to reporters as he flew to Israel, stating he could possibly speak to Russia about the Tomahawks requested by Ukraine. I might tell them [Russia] that if the war is not settled, that we may very well, we may not, but we may do it.
Kyiv has made multiple requests for long-range missiles, as it considers striking Russian cities far from the front lines of the ongoing conflict. In their discussions, Zelensky and Trump also covered Ukraine's objective to bolster its military capabilities, including enhancing air defenses and acquiring long-range arms.
Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, have faced heavy bombardments from Russia, aiming particularly at energy infrastructure, resulting in widespread power cuts. Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine had previously indicated the president authorized strikes deep into Russian territory, suggesting there are no sanctuaries from attacks in this war.
Despite the discussions, the Kremlin downplayed the potential impact of Tomahawk missiles on the war's dynamics. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated last month that whether it's Tomahawks or other missiles, they won't significantly alter the conflict's trajectory.
When asked on Air Force One if he would send Tomahawks to Ukraine, Trump replied we'll see... I may. This follows a second phone call at the weekend between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who pushed for stronger military capabilities to launch counter-attacks against Russia.
Moscow has previously warned Washington against providing long-range missiles to Kyiv, saying it would cause a major escalation in the conflict and strain US-Russian relations.
Tomahawk missiles have a range of 2,500 km (1,500 miles), which would put Moscow within reach for Ukraine. Trump spoke to reporters as he flew to Israel, stating he could possibly speak to Russia about the Tomahawks requested by Ukraine. I might tell them [Russia] that if the war is not settled, that we may very well, we may not, but we may do it.
Kyiv has made multiple requests for long-range missiles, as it considers striking Russian cities far from the front lines of the ongoing conflict. In their discussions, Zelensky and Trump also covered Ukraine's objective to bolster its military capabilities, including enhancing air defenses and acquiring long-range arms.
Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, have faced heavy bombardments from Russia, aiming particularly at energy infrastructure, resulting in widespread power cuts. Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine had previously indicated the president authorized strikes deep into Russian territory, suggesting there are no sanctuaries from attacks in this war.
Despite the discussions, the Kremlin downplayed the potential impact of Tomahawk missiles on the war's dynamics. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated last month that whether it's Tomahawks or other missiles, they won't significantly alter the conflict's trajectory.
