Overview

• Axios says Tomahawk was the only item Trump rejected from Kyiv’s package, with other requests receiving support.
• Zelensky requested the missiles during a New York meeting and told Axios their possession alone could pressure Vladimir Putin to talks.
• Tomahawks have roughly 1,000-mile range, allowing potential strikes deep into Russia, including Moscow.
• U.S. sources cited escalation risk and limited stockpiles, with replenishment taking months, as reasons for the denial.
• Ukraine lacks the naval or comparable launch platforms and supporting infrastructure needed to use Tomahawks, constraining immediate deployment.