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Trump Weighs Tomahawk Missiles for Ukraine as Kremlin Warns of Major Escalation

Kremlin warnings over nuclear ambiguity elevate the stakes of a move that could imply U.S. involvement.

Overview

  • Trump said he is prepared to supply Tomahawk cruise missiles if the war is not ended and will discuss the option with Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday.
  • Kyiv has pressed for long‑range strike and air‑defense support, with a delegation already traveling to Washington for talks.
  • The Kremlin labeled potential deliveries a serious escalation, citing the inability to distinguish conventional from nuclear variants in flight, and signaled the move could rupture ties with Washington.
  • Tomahawks can strike up to roughly 2,500 kilometers, putting targets deep inside Russia within reach, and ISW estimates well over a thousand military sites would fall into range.
  • No transfer has been confirmed, and unresolved questions over ground‑based launch options and operators could lead Moscow to treat any U.S. specialists as direct participants.