Overview

• President Trump said he has "sort of" made a decision and wants clarity on how Ukraine would use the long-range missiles before approving any transfer.
• Vladimir Putin and Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov warned the move would mark a qualitative escalation and severely damage relations, claiming the systems would require U.S. personnel to operate.
• Senior Russian lawmakers threatened to target suppliers and any launchers in Ukraine, with one suggesting strikes on Poland’s Rzeszow air base that supports Western shipments.
• President Volodymyr Zelensky argued that receiving Tomahawks would strengthen Ukraine and help push Russia toward negotiations.
• U.S. and European allies are discussing a pathway for NATO countries to buy and pass on the missiles, which can reach up to roughly 1,550 miles and would take months to integrate even if approved.