In a bold turn of events, U.S. Vice President JD Vance told Fox News Sunday that Washington is actively weighing Ukraine’s request for long-range Tomahawk missiles. Kiev hopes these 2,500 km-range weapons could help push back against Russian military operations that have intensified in recent months.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked the United States to arrange a sale of Tomahawks to select European partners, who would then transfer them to Ukraine. “We’re certainly looking at a number of requests from the Europeans,” Vance said, adding that President Donald Trump “will make the final determination” on the deal.
The timing follows a staggering 12-hour Russian aerial offensive involving nearly 600 drones and several dozen missiles across seven regions of Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities reported at least four fatalities and around 80 injuries in one of the heaviest barrages seen recently. Zelenskyy vowed retaliation, arguing that long-range strike capabilities are crucial for defending critical infrastructure.
Trump, who had previously rebuffed Kyiv’s calls for such weaponry, appears to be reevaluating his stance amid growing frustration with Russia’s actions. Military analysts suggest that Tomahawaks could shift the tactical balance — if approved, they would mark a significant escalation in the West’s support for Ukraine.
As Washington navigates this pivotal decision, the world watches closely. A final green light could reshape the conflict’s trajectory and set new precedents for modern warfare — raising broader questions about the role of advanced missile technology in geopolitics.
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