Donald Trump has said he is considering sending Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine a move he described as “a new step of aggression” in the ongoing war with Russia.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump was asked whether he would authorise the transfer of Tomahawk Missiles to Kyiv. He replied, “We’ll see… I may.”
The comment came after a second phone call over the weekend between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who urged Washington to strengthen Ukraine’s military capabilities for counterattacks against Russian forces.
Trump Weighs Sending Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine
The Kremlin has repeatedly warned the United States against supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles, saying it would represent a serious escalation and further damage US-Russia relations.
Tomahawk missiles have an approximate range of 2,500 km (1,500 miles) enough to put Moscow within reach if deployed by Ukraine.
Trump said he might discuss the issue directly with Russia:
“I might tell them [Russia] that if the war isn’t settled, we may very well we may not, but we may do it. Do they want Tomahawk Missiles going in their direction? I don’t think so.”
Ukraine Pushes for Long-Range Capabilities
Kyiv has repeatedly requested long-range weapons as it considers striking targets deep inside Russian territory. In their recent calls, Zelensky and Trump discussed Ukraine’s need to bolster air defences and expand its arsenal of long-range systems.
Russian missile and drone strikes have continued to batter Ukrainian cities, particularly targeting the country’s energy infrastructure, leading to widespread power outages.
US Envoy and Kremlin Responses
Last month, Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, suggested that the president had authorised strikes deep inside Russia, telling Fox News that “there are no sanctuaries” in the conflict.
However, Moscow has downplayed the potential impact of Tomahawks. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said,
“Whether it’s Tomahawk Missiles or other missiles, they won’t be able to change the dynamic of the war.”
Trump, who made the remarks while en route to Israel, said he intends to continue discussions with both Kyiv and Moscow before making a final decision on supplying the long-range missiles.
