Overview

• Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he may first speak with Vladimir Putin before deciding on supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
• He cast the potential transfer as leverage to encourage a settlement, saying Russia does not need such a very offensive weapon.
• Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine needs long-distance capabilities and confirmed he is working with Trump on securing Tomahawks.
• Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov called the Tomahawk issue of extreme concern and warned that tensions are escalating.
• Tomahawks are long-range cruise missiles commonly cited at about 1,500 miles and launchable from ships or submarines, and no U.S. approval or delivery plan has been announced.