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Ukraine Says Talks With U.S. on Tomahawks Are Positive as Trump Signals Reluctance

Ukraine pursues funding for a range of weapons to counter strikes on its energy grid.

Overview

  • Ambassador Olha Stefanishyna said multiple Ukrainian delegations are working to expand financing to buy U.S. military capabilities.
  • She described discussions on Tomahawks alongside other long- and short-range missiles as positive despite public hesitation from Washington.
  • President Donald Trump has stated Tomahawks would only be effective if the U.S. fired them, indicating he is not considering sending them to Ukraine.
  • Stefanishyna said Ukraine is seeking additional air-defense systems as Russian attacks have repeatedly targeted the country’s energy infrastructure.
  • Recent coverage noted earlier assessments and allied statements that potential Tomahawk transfers remain under review and would require a presidential decision.