US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg has suggested that President Donald Trump may have already approved Ukrainian long-range strikes inside Russia. In an interview with Fox News, Kellogg was asked about Trump’s recent remark that Ukraine could recapture its lost territory and “maybe even go further than that.” Kellogg stated that the final decision on such requests rests with Trump as commander-in-chief.
Ukraine requires Washington’s approval to launch strikes deep within Russia using US-supplied weapons. The first such permission was granted in November 2024 under President Joe Biden. Kellogg noted that the Ukrainians sometimes receive approval for these requests, while other times they do not.
When asked if Trump supports Ukrainian strikes into Russia, Kellogg replied that the answer is yes, based on statements made by Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He added that there are no “sanctuaries” in this context.
The US is considering delivering Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, which would enable the country to launch deeper strikes into Russian territory. Vice President Vance recently stated that Trump is “certainly looking” at Ukraine’s request for the missiles. The Kremlin has downplayed the potential impact of such deliveries, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov saying that no “wonder weapon” would change the battlefield dynamic.
However, Peskov noted that Ukrainian forces would likely require direct US involvement to operate the Tomahawk missiles, which Moscow would consider a serious escalation. The potential delivery of Tomahawk missiles and the approval of long-range strikes inside Russia could significantly impact the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
The situation remains fluid, with the US weighing its options for supporting Ukraine. As the conflict continues to unfold, the international community is closely watching developments and assessing their potential implications. The possibility of increased US involvement in the conflict raises questions about the future of the region and the potential for further escalation.
