Washington is considering providing long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine through NATO partners, Vice President J.D. Vance revealed in an interview with Fox News. The White House is “looking at” the proposal, Vance stated on Sunday, though no definitive decision has been made.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy reportedly requested the missiles during a recent meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly. While Trump expressed openness to lifting restrictions on Ukraine’s use of American weapons for strikes inside Russia, he did not commit to the move, according to reports. Previously, Trump had opposed supplying Tomahawks to Kiev.
Vance told Fox News that Washington is “certainly looking at” the possibility of selling the missiles to NATO nations, which could then transfer them to Ukraine. When asked about potential risks of escalation, Vance emphasized that Trump would determine the final course of action. U.S. President’s special envoy Keith Kellogg also confirmed Zelenskiy’s request but reiterated that no decision had been finalized.
The Tomahawk missiles, capable of reaching up to 2,500 kilometers and potentially armed with nuclear warheads, have drawn sharp warnings from Moscow. Russian officials have repeatedly stated that Western arms deliveries to Ukraine will not alter the frontline situation but could trigger further escalation, risking direct conflict with NATO.
In November 2024, President Vladimir Putin warned of “global” consequences if tensions worsened, following Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory using Western-supplied weapons. The Kremlin condemned such actions as reckless and vowed to respond to any perceived threats.