US Considers Arming Ukraine with Long-Range Tomahawk Missiles to Strike Deep into Russia

The United States is contemplating a significant shift in its military support to Ukraine by considering the provision of long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles.

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These missiles, with a range of up to 2,500 kilometers, would enable Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory, including Moscow.

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This potential move marks a departure from previous U.S. policy under the Biden administration, which limited Ukraine to shorter-range missiles to avoid escalating the conflict.

The Trump administration, however, is now weighing the risks and benefits of this decision, with Vice President JD Vance indicating that President Donald Trump will make the final decision.

The proposal has been met with mixed reactions, with some U.S. officials, like special envoy Keith Kellogg, supporting the idea to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities.

The Kremlin has responded cautiously to the potential supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.

It questioned Ukraine's ability to operate the missiles independently and warned that Western involvement in targeting could make those countries direct participants in the conflict.

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Russian officials, including Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, have downplayed the potential impact of these missiles on the war's outcome.

They suggested that the missiles would not change the dynamics of the conflict.

However, there is a clear concern about the escalation of tensions.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned of possible nuclear escalation if the missiles are supplied.

European allies play a crucial role in the potential transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.

“By:Express Web Desk Russia said on Monday it was analysing the potential delivery of Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States to Ukraine, warning the move could lead to a major escalation in the conflict”

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The plan involves selling the missiles to European countries, which would then supply them to Ukraine.

This approach is partly due to reduced American aid under the Trump administration and aims to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities without direct U.S. involvement.

European nations have shown support for this strategy, reflecting a broader effort to reduce reliance on Russian energy and counter Russian aggression in the region.

The potential supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine has sparked a debate within the U.S. administration and among international observers.

Some argue that providing these long-range capabilities could pressure Russia into negotiating peace by targeting its military industry.

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However, others warn that it could lead to further escalation and strain U.S.-Russia relations.

The decision is complicated by the ongoing conflict, with Russia maintaining control over Crimea and parts of eastern and southern Ukraine.

Recent Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities have caused civilian casualties.