Overview
- CNN reports the Pentagon told the White House it can transfer Tomahawk cruise missiles without depleting U.S. stocks, leaving the final decision to President Trump.
- Ukraine faces deployment challenges because Tomahawks are typically sea-launched, prompting U.S. work on land-based launchers and requiring training that would take months.
- Trump announced an immediate resumption of U.S. nuclear testing or testing “on equal terms,” though any explosive tests would still need technical preparation and site activation.
- Rep. Dina Titus introduced a bill to ban explosive nuclear tests and block funding for them, citing arms‑control risks and health concerns, and noting support from scientists.
- Kremlin officials said Russia’s test moratorium remains in force and argued U.S. arms transfers would not bring a settlement, while analysts described Trump’s testing talk as leverage on Russia and China.