US President Donald Trump is considering sending long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine amid escalating tensions with Russia. The move comes after a call with Zelensky, prompting concern from Moscow. Tomahawks could reach Moscow, raising fears of escalation. Kremlin officials, including Dmitry Peskov and Dmitry Medvedev, warned of risks, while Ukraine seeks stronger military capabilities as Russian attacks continue.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering sending long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine.
Asked by reporters on Air Force One on Sunday about the possibility of supplying Kyiv with Tomahawks, Trump replied: “We'll see… I may.” He described such a move as “a new step of aggression” in Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia.
These comments follow a weekend phone call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during which Zelensky pressed for enhanced military capabilities to support counter-offensives against Russian forces.
Moscow has previously cautioned Washington that providing long-range missiles to Kyiv would constitute a major escalation, potentially straining US-Russian relations.
Tomahawk missiles have a range of 2,500 km (1,500 miles), which would place Moscow within reach of strikes launched from Ukraine.
Trump’s stance toward Russia has hardened in recent months, fueled by frustration with Vladimir Putin’s lack of cooperation in pursuing a ceasefire with Kyiv. He stated: “I might tell them [Russia] that if the war is not settled, we may very well [send Tomahawks to Kyiv]. We may not, but we may do it.” He added, “Do they [Russia] want Tomahawks going in their direction? I don’t think so.”
On Sunday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the prospect of Tomahawks is of “extreme concern” to Russia, adding that tensions are escalating from all sides. In September, Peskov had downplayed the Tomahawk threat, claiming it would not “change the dynamic” of the war. However, he warned that Russia would not be able to confirm whether launched Tomahawks carried nuclear warheads.
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev reinforced Peskov’s concerns on Monday, posting on social media: “How should Russia respond? Exactly! The delivery of these missiles could end badly for everyone, and first of all – for Trump himself.” Known for his hawkish positions, Medvedev has often voiced more extreme opinions than the official Kremlin line. His previous comments in August led Trump to order two nuclear submarines closer to Russian waters.
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine has repeatedly requested long-range missiles, aiming to strike deep inside Russian territory. In recent discussions, Zelensky and Trump addressed Ukraine’s plans to strengthen air defenses and acquire long-range weapons.
Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, have frequently endured heavy Russian bombardment using drones and missiles. Russia has targeted energy infrastructure as winter approaches, resulting in widespread power outages.
Last month, Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, indicated that the US president had approved strikes deep into Russian territory, stating to Fox News that “there are no such things as sanctuaries” in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.