US President Donald Trump has suggested he may approve the transfer of Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine, a move that could significantly shift the balance in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Speaking aboard Air Force One en route to Israel, Trump told reporters, “We’ll see… I may,” when asked if he planned to send Tomahawks to Kyiv. The remarks followed his second phone conversation over the weekend with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has repeatedly pushed for enhanced long-range strike capabilities.
The Tomahawk missile, known for its precision and range of up to 2,500 kilometers (1,500 miles), would put Moscow and other key Russian cities within Ukraine’s reach. This capability could mark a turning point in Ukraine’s efforts to deter Russian aggression.
However, the Kremlin has strongly cautioned against such a move. Russian officials have warned that supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles would represent a “major escalation” and severely damage US-Russia relations.
“I might tell them [Russia] that if the war is not settled, we may very well, we may not, but we may do it,” Trump added. “Do they want Tomahawks going in their direction? I don’t think so.”
Ukraine has faced relentless Russian missile and drone attacks, particularly targeting its energy infrastructure and major cities. Zelensky has emphasized that stronger long-range strike options are crucial to push back against Russian advances and protect Ukrainian civilians.
Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, previously suggested that the president had authorized strikes deep into Russian territory, declaring that “there are no such things as sanctuaries” in this war.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, however, downplayed the potential impact of such weapons, saying, “Whether it’s Tomahawks or other missiles, they won’t be able to change the dynamic.”
As discussions continue, the possibility of US-provided Tomahawks marks a new and potentially volatile phase in the Ukraine conflict.
