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U.S. Weighs Tomahawks for Ukraine as Zelensky Pushes Regional Air-Defense Shield

A potential Tomahawk transfer would extend Ukraine’s reach deep into Russia, sharpening debates over deterrence.

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Russia's former leader Dmitry Medvedev, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin and deputy chairman of the country's Security Council, visits the Prudboy range in the Volgograd region, southern Russia, on June 1, 2023.
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Overview

  • Vice President JD Vance said the proposal to provide long-range Tomahawk missiles is under discussion and that President Donald Trump will make the final decision, as envoy Keith Kellogg signaled openness to deep strikes.
  • President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a Technological Staff meeting to scale domestic production of long-range drones and missiles and proposed a joint air-defense shield with Poland and other partners.
  • Russia’s Sept. 28 barrage used hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, with officials reporting at least four deaths in Kyiv and dozens more injured nationwide.
  • German chancellor Friedrich Merz warned Europe is no longer at peace with Russia, while EU and NATO members move to tighten air defenses after recent drone and airspace incidents in Poland, Denmark and Estonia.
  • Vladimir Putin declared Russian forces are prevailing and signed a decree calling up 135,000 men for routine service, as Moscow claimed gains at Shandryholove and Zarichne that Ukraine has not confirmed.