President Donald Trump said he would decide whether to give Ukraine Tomahawk cruise missiles, while analysts say the delivery could cripple Russian military targets and heighten U.S.–Russia tensions.
Trump Signals Potential Transfer of Tomahawk Missiles
President Trump said he would decide whether to provide Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles and asked how Kyiv plans to use them. He indicated that the decision could intensify tensions with Russia.
Strategic Impact on Russian Military Infrastructure
US Institute of War Studies analysts estimate that Tomahawks could target up to nearly 2,000 Russian strategic sites, from drone production in Tatarstan to air bases in Saratov, potentially weakening Russian forces deeply.
Moscow Voices Skepticism and Warns of Escalation
President Vladimir Putin called the missiles “not entirely modern” yet admitted that giving them to Ukraine would raise new tension levels with the United States. Kremlin officials feared a deterioration of relations and feared escalation.
Zelensky Seeks Tomahawks at UN; Trump Suggests Border Recovery
During a side meeting with President Trump at the UN General Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked for Tomahawk missiles. Trump reportedly remarked that Ukraine could regain its 1991 borders.
Ukrainian and Polish Analysts Assess Practicalities and Risks
Ukrainian Major Reserve Oleksej Hetman said Ukraine had already provided the U.S. with a list of about 200 Russian targets to neutralise, prioritising military and logistic hubs. Polish Institute of World Policy head Viktor Szlinczak warned that a transfer would not force Putin to end the war and could provoke a domestic political crisis in Russia.
Expert Skepticism About the Feasibility of Tomahawk Deployment
Journalist Wasyl Pechnio argued that Trump’s announcement is aimed at Moscow, not Kyiv, and that Ukraine lacks the infrastructure and launch capacity for Tomahawks. He noted the high cost and limited production of the missiles.
Kremlin Reacts With Caution; Military Experts Discuss Fallout
Reserve Colonel Roman Switan explained that the Tomahawk’s complex technology would make it difficult for Russia to counter. He said even a few missiles could deliver strategic damage and erode the legitimacy of the Kremlin.
