U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg suggested that President Donald Trump may have already approved Ukrainian long‑range strikes inside Russia. In a Fox News interview, Kellogg was asked about Trump’s recent comment that Ukraine could recapture its lost territory and “maybe even go further than that.” He explained that the final decision on such requests rests with Trump as commander‑in‑chief, and that Ukraine needs Washington’s permission to launch deep strikes using U.S.–supplied weapons. The first such approval was granted in November 2024 under President Joe Biden.
Kellogg noted that Ukraine sometimes receives clearance for these requests and sometimes does not. When pressed on whether Trump supports Ukrainian strikes into Russia, Kellogg answered affirmatively, citing statements from Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He added that there are no “sanctuaries” in this context.
The United States is considering delivering Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, which would enable deeper strikes on Russian territory. Vice President Vance recently said that Trump is “certainly looking” at Ukraine’s request for the missiles. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov downplayed the potential impact, saying no “wonder weapon” would change the battlefield dynamic. However, he warned that Ukrainian forces would likely need direct U.S. involvement to operate Tomahawks, which Moscow would view as a serious escalation.
The possible delivery of Tomahawk missiles and the approval of long‑range strikes inside Russia could significantly affect the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The situation remains fluid as the United States weighs its options for supporting Ukraine. As the conflict unfolds, the international community is closely monitoring developments and assessing their implications, while the prospect of increased U.S. involvement raises questions about the region’s future and the risk of further escalation.
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