President Donald Trump is considering selling long-range, precision-guided Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine to help the country defend itself more effectively against Russia’s ongoing invasion.
Speaking after a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump said Ukraine “needs Patriots very badly” and “would like to have Tomahawks — that’s a step up.” The two leaders will meet in Washington this Friday to discuss ways to improve Ukraine’s air defenses and increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump emphasized his preference for a strategic, diplomatic approach. “We’ll see,” he said. “I might have to speak to Russia, to be honest with you. Do they want Tomahawks going in their direction? I don’t think so.”
If approved, the sale would represent a major upgrade to Ukraine’s capabilities. Tomahawk cruise missiles—made by Raytheon, part of RTX Corporation—can strike targets nearly 1,000 miles away with high precision. Used in conflicts from the Gulf War to recent operations in Yemen and Iran, the missiles can be reprogrammed mid-flight and launched from ships, submarines, or ground-based platforms.
While Russia has warned that sending Tomahawks to Ukraine would be a “serious escalation,” Trump has repeatedly said his goal is to end the war through negotiation, not endless spending or entanglement.
Several U.S. allies, including the U.K., Australia, and Japan, already field Tomahawk missiles. Ukraine would likely use a ground-based version if a deal proceeds, as it currently lacks ships or submarines equipped to fire them.
Trump’s potential move underscores his ongoing effort to help Ukraine defend itself while maintaining control over America’s global commitments and avoiding open-ended conflict with Moscow.
Terrible idea!
Why is Trump prolonging the war in ukraine? Salinsky has not been cooperative at all he wants to see the annihilation of putin. That isn’t going to happen. Ukraine is not going to get any of the Lost territory that has been taken over by Russia or has been reclaimed by Russia since there are parts of Ukraine that actually belong to Russia.
It was bad enough that Biden spent billions and billions of dollars in the Ukraine war. The USA has no reason to be in a war with Ukraine against russia. By providing Ukraine with more arms whether it’s arm sold to nato or directly to Ukraine the answer should be no! No! No!
Let Europe take care of Ukraine. It’s their turn
Only if we are Extremely overstocked with those missiles!