Trump announces talks with Russia on Tomahawk for Ukraine

Trump on Tomahawk for Ukraine: «I may have to talk to Russia»

What Trump said about Tomahawk and negotiations with the Kremlin

President of the United States Donald Trump in a commentary to the press discussed the possibility of transferring Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine. He acknowledged that the Ukrainian military would like to receive such weapons and called them «incredible and very offensive». At the same time, Trump expressed doubt as to whether Russia needed it and said he was considering discussing the issue directly with the Kremlin.

The President said he had informed Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the Tomahawk could be a catalyst for escalation, and added that he wanted the war to end. In response to a journalist's question about whether he would really talk to Putin, Trump replied that he could warn: «If the war does not end, I will send them a Tomahawk„».

Why it matters: military and diplomatic context

The transfer of long-range missile weapons has several consequences:

• «Tomahawk cruise missiles are highly accurate cruise missiles capable of hitting ground targets at long range; their delivery changes the balance of power and attracts international attention.

• The mention of talks with Russia indicates the new administration's desire to avoid direct escalation, but also raises the question of what Washington's policy will be with regard to direct consultations with the Kremlin.

• The Ukrainian side emphasises that additional long-range capabilities strengthen defence and deterrence capabilities, but also increase the risk of a regional reaction from Russia.

Reactions and possible scenarios

Political experts point to several possible scenarios:

• The US approves the delivery of Tomahawks without negotiations with Moscow, which could strengthen Ukraine's combat capabilities but lead to harsh rhetoric or retaliatory steps from Russia.

• The United States is agreeing on «red lines» or guarantees with the Kremlin to reduce the risk of a direct clash - this approach can be seen as a diplomatic way, but raises questions about the legitimacy of arms sales negotiations without Ukraine's participation in the process.

• Deciding to postpone deliveries or limit the types of weapons is an option that seeks to minimise risks but may not meet Ukraine's defence needs.