NATO has approved the proposal to supply Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, a move expected to enhance Kyiv’s long-range strike capabilities.
A senior Alliance official confirmed the reports, describing the missiles as a “complement” to Ukraine’s existing arsenal, not a decisive shift in the war.
Tomahawks, capable of striking targets over 1,500 kilometers away, would allow Ukraine to reach deep into Russian territory.
Military analysts say this could disrupt supply lines, command centers, and airbases far from the front lines.
Russia’s Reaction
Russia has for months warned of “serious consequences” if the U.S. and NATO proceed with the transfer.
President Vladimir Putin accused the West of escalating the conflict and hinted at a potential response.
But NATO remains unfazed, and the official confirmed that NATO is neither trying to offend Putin’s Russia nor afraid of Russia’s reaction.
“As for the response to the Tomahawks, I don’t think we will necessarily see new weapons. I think the answer will be the continuation of rhetoric like the one we are already seeing, sometimes irresponsible rhetoric, which includes nuclear saber-rattling.”
Initial shipments are expected to be small, between 20 and 50 missiles.
While not enough to alter the war’s trajectory alone, their symbolic value is high.
Zelenskyy’s Calculations
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has positioned the request not merely as a call for advanced weaponry, but as a calculated move to alter Russia’s risk assessment.
“Russia must feel the cost of its actions. Tomahawks send a clear message: Ukraine can strike back.”
Zelenskyy has stated that if Ukraine obtains Tomahawks, they would be used only against Russian military targets, not civilian infrastructure.
He has framed the request as part of Ukraine’s broader need for air defense, resilience, and long-range strike capabilities.
Senior NATO sources underscored that the Alliance is carefully considering the legal and strategic frameworks of such deliveries.
They indicated that Ukraine would be required to comply with all technical and operational protocols before the missiles are deployed, including maintenance, targeting procedures, and coordination with Western intelligence.
Limited Risk of Escalation
NATO officials made clear they do not expect Russia to escalate militarily in response to the potential delivery.
Instead, the Alliance expects Moscow to respond with strong political statements and possibly increased disinformation campaigns, but not direct strikes against NATO members.
Western defense analysts agree that Russia has already adapted to the idea of Ukraine receiving increasingly advanced weapons.
Over the past two years, Kyiv has been supplied with HIMARS rocket systems, Storm Shadow missiles, and advanced air defense platforms, including Patriot batteries.
Each escalation in capability has been met with threats from Russia, but no direct military action against NATO states.
Deployment Challenges Remain
Despite NATO’s approval, operational hurdles persist. Tomahawks are typically launched from ships or aircraft, platforms that Ukraine lacks.
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The U.S. Army’s land-based Typhon system could bridge the gap, but only a few units exist, and training Ukrainian forces would take time.
Experts warn that effective deployment requires:
- Specialized launch platforms
- Advanced targeting intelligence
- Secure storage and logistics
- Integration with Ukraine’s command systems
Trump’s Systematic Pause
U.S. President Donald Trump has adopted a cautious, calculated stance on the potential transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, signaling that any decision will be shaped by strategic timing and diplomatic context.
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In a recent interview, while acknowledging the military value of the missiles, Trump emphasized the importance of dialogue with Moscow before committing to delivery.
“I’ve sort of made a decision. But I want to speak to Russia first. If this war doesn’t end, I might send them Tomahawks. I know what Zelenskyy wants. He wants Tomahawks. But everybody wants Tomahawks. And America has a lot of Tomahawks,” he said.
According to Trump, it has always been up to Putin to end the war with Ukraine.
Trump supported his remarks by saying that no nation would have predicted Ukraine’s determination for four years in a vigorous fight against the mighty Russia.
For Ukraine, Trump’s pause delays immediate deployment but also positions the Tomahawk as a bargaining chip, which could pressure Russia into meaningful talks or, if ignored, escalate Western involvement.
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What a waste of time and money !
When this money from weapons could easily be used to stop this war
The simple solution is to put a bounty on Putin’s head with this money.
End of fighting.