U.S. President Donald Trump said that delivering long‑range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine is not being considered at this time. Speaking aboard Air Force One, he was asked about supplying the weapons after a CNN report claimed the Pentagon had approved the move. Trump replied, “No, not really. Could happen, could change, but at this moment, I’m not.” His comments come amid the ongoing Ukraine‑Russia conflict.
In recent weeks, Trump has sent mixed signals about the possible delivery of Tomahawks, never fully ruling out the option. Moscow, however, has warned strongly against such a transfer, saying it would derail the U.S.–Russia rapprochement process and damage bilateral relations. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova responded to the CNN report, stating that militarization and arms deliveries to Ukraine would not lead to a settlement and would contradict the current U.S. administration’s campaign promises. She emphasized that these actions would only further escalate the situation.
Trump also suggested that the Ukraine conflict should be allowed to continue until the warring parties demonstrate a readiness to settle. When asked whether there was a “final straw” indicating Russia’s unwillingness to end hostilities, he answered, “There’s no final straw. Sometimes you have to let it fight out. And they’re fighting, and they’re fighting it out.” The president has long promised to mediate an end to the Russia‑Ukraine war. Earlier this year, he revived direct negotiations with Moscow, but the renewed contacts between Moscow and Kyiv have produced no breakthroughs, leaving Trump frustrated with the lack of progress.
The situation in Ukraine remains a major concern for the international community, with ongoing fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces. The potential delivery of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine continues to be debated, carrying implications for U.S.–Russia relations and the broader conflict. As events unfold, the world will be watching for any developments that might lead to a resolution.
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