US President Donald Trump has stated that the delivery of long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine is not being considered at the moment. While speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump was asked about supplying Ukraine with Tomahawks following a report by CNN that the Pentagon had approved such a move. He responded by saying, “No, not really. Could happen, could change, but at this moment, I’m not.”
The US president’s remarks come amid ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Trump has been sending mixed signals on the potential delivery of Tomahawks in recent weeks, never fully ruling out the possibility. However, Moscow has strongly warned against the delivery, stating that it would derail the US-Russia rapprochement process and damage bilateral relations.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented on the CNN report, stating that the militarization and arms deliveries to Ukraine would not lead to a settlement and would contradict the campaign promises made by the current US administration. Zakharova emphasized that such actions would only escalate the situation.
Trump also suggested that the Ukraine conflict should be allowed to continue until the warring parties show a readiness to settle it. When asked if there was a “final straw” that would prove Russia’s unwillingness to end the hostilities, Trump responded by saying, “There’s no final straw. Sometimes you have to let it fight out. And they’re fighting, and they’re fighting it out.”
The US president has long promised to mediate an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Earlier this year, Trump revived direct negotiations with Moscow, but the contacts and resumed direct negotiations between Moscow and Kiev have yielded no breakthroughs. Trump has expressed frustration with the lack of progress in resolving the conflict.
The situation in Ukraine remains a significant concern for the international community, with ongoing fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces. The potential delivery of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine has been a topic of discussion, with implications for US-Russia relations and the ongoing conflict. As the situation continues to unfold, the international community will be watching for any developments that may lead to a resolution.