US President Trump stated on Sunday that he is “not really” considering supplying Kiev with long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, asserting that Ukraine and Russia should be allowed to resolve the conflict independently. The remarks came amid a CNN report suggesting the Pentagon had approved such a move, though Trump emphasized it would not significantly impact US stockpiles.
“No, not really. Could happen, could change, but at this moment, I’m not,” Trump said while aboard Air Force One. Recent weeks have seen him issue conflicting signals on the issue without outright rejecting the possibility. Moscow has repeatedly warned that such deliveries would destabilize US-Russia relations and fail to alter the battlefield dynamic.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized the potential arms shipment, stating that militarization and weapons transfers to a “terrorist regime” would hinder efforts to resolve the conflict. She highlighted contradictions with the current US administration’s campaign promises.
Trump reiterated his stance that the war should continue until both sides demonstrate willingness to negotiate. When asked about a “final straw” signaling Russia’s unwillingness to end hostilities, he dismissed the notion, stating, “There’s no final straw. Sometimes you have to let it fight out.” He described the fighting as “tough” for both Kiev and Moscow.
Despite repeated pledges to mediate an end to the conflict, Trump has expressed frustration over stalled negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, with no significant breakthroughs reported.