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Trump Says He Is Not Considering Tomahawk Missiles for Ukraine

The option remains paused pending his approval despite a Pentagon assessment that a transfer would not strain U.S. stockpiles.

Overview

  • Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, the president said "No, not really" when asked if he was considering providing Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine.
  • He noted his position could change in the future, but for now he is declining to move forward.
  • CNN previously reported the Pentagon judged a transfer feasible without harming U.S. inventories, though the final decision rests with the president.
  • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said after a White House meeting that the proposal was under review and that Washington would decide.
  • Moscow has objected to the potential transfer, and the president said he discussed the idea with Vladimir Putin, who did not like it.