Trump weighs Sending Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine, Escalating pressure on Putin
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the potential delivery of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine is under consideration by the US, as President Donald Trump has signaled a willingness to escalate military aid if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not de-escalate the ongoing invasion. The move, described by Trump as a possible response to a stalled peace process, has drawn sharp reactions from Moscow and cautious optimism from Kyiv.
Zelenskyy Seeks Advanced Weaponry, Trump Considers Options
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has directly requested Tomahawk missiles from the US, according to statements made by Trump. The request came during a phone call on Saturday, as the two leaders discussed bolstering Ukraine’s defense capabilities. “We work on it… And I’m waiting for president to yes,” Zelenskyy stated following the conversation, expressing a measured hope for a positive outcome. he further indicated ongoing discussions with US officials regarding the provision of other advanced weaponry, including ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles. A Ukrainian delegation is scheduled to visit Washington this week to further discuss these requests.
Trump, while characterizing the Tomahawks as a potential “new step of aggression,” suggested he might use the threat of their deployment as leverage in negotiations with Putin. “I might talk to him [Putin]. I might say, ‘look, if this war is not going to get settled, I’m going to send them tomahawks,'” he told reporters. He has been evaluating the possibility of supplying the missiles through European allies since a meeting with Putin in Alaska in August failed to yield a breakthrough in peace talks.
Moscow Voices “Extreme Concern” as Ukraine Reports Battlefield Gains
The Kremlin has reacted with “extreme concern” to the prospect of Ukraine receiving Tomahawk cruise missiles. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned that such a move would represent a significant escalation and negatively impact relations between Washington and moscow. Belarusian President alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of putin, echoed these concerns, suggesting Trump’s rhetoric might potentially be a tactic to create the appearance of firmness before backing down.
Simultaneously occurring, Ukraine continues to press its counteroffensive. Zelenskyy reported gains in the southern Zaporizhzhia region and, crucially, in the Donetsk region, which remains the focal point of the conflict. These advances come as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.
Energy Grid Under Attack, Calls for Sanctions Intensify
Russia has launched a sustained campaign targeting Ukraine’s power grid, aiming to cripple the country’s energy infrastructure ahead of winter. Recent strikes have resulted in injuries to energy workers and damage to facilities in the Kyiv, Donetsk, Odesa, and Chernihiv regions. “Russia continues its aerial terror against our cities and communities, intensifying strikes on our energy infrastructure,” Zelenskyy wrote on X, detailing the scale of the attacks: “more than 3,100 drones, 92 missiles, and around 1,360 glide bombs” launched in the past week.
In response,Zelenskyy is calling for stricter secondary sanctions against buyers of Russian oil,arguing that cutting off funding to Moscow is crucial to ending the war. He described a recent phone call with Trump as “very productive,” noting discussions focused on strengthening Ukraine’s air defense, re
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