US President Donald Trump is considering sending long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine.
Asked by reporters on Air Force One about aid to Kyiv involving Tomahawks, Trump replied: 'We'll see... I may'. He described the missiles as 'a new step of aggression' in Ukraine's conflict with Russia.
This statement comes shortly after a phone discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during which the latter emphasized the need for more robust military support to launch counterattacks on Russian forces.
Russia has warned the US that supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles would escalate the conflict and worsen US-Russian relations.
Tomahawk missiles have a reach of 2,500 km (1,500 miles), theoretically allowing Ukraine to target deep within Russian territory. Trump mentioned the possibility of discussing this military aid with Russia, indicating that he might inform them that if the war remains unresolved, such measures could be taken.
The Kremlin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, expressed 'extreme concern' regarding the potential deployment of Tomahawks, stating that such developments heighten the tension and risk of conflict escalation. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev contended that the consequences of deploying these missiles could be dire and detrimental, especially for Trump himself.
Since the initiation of Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Kyiv has consistently requested enhanced long-range missile capabilities to extend its operational reach, especially in light of ongoing assaults on urban centers and critical infrastructure.
