Trump Weighs Tomahawks for Ukraine as Kremlin Warns of ‘New’ Escalation

Overview

• Trump said he is only “half” decided on providing Tomahawks and wants clarity on how Ukraine would use them before approving any move.
• He told reporters he might warn Putin by offering the missiles if Russia does not end the invasion and said Zelensky requested them in a recent call.
• Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov voiced “deep concern,” calling the moment dramatic and highlighting the risk posed by variants capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
• Putin argued the missiles cannot be operated without direct U.S. military involvement and said any transfer would constitute a qualitatively new escalation.
• The Financial Times reported U.S. intelligence has for months helped Kyiv plan long‑range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, as Tomahawks’ roughly 2,500 km range could reach deep into Russia.