The Pentagon gave its approval to supply Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles after assessing U.S. stockpiles, but the final call was left to President Donald Trump. Trump’s decision not to move forward—made soon after meeting Volodymyr Zelensky and speaking with Vladimir Putin—surprised many European allies, especially since Ukraine has repeatedly requested the 2,500 km-range cruise missiles for long-range attacks and support in Pokrovsk. Operational, training, and deployment challenges, as well as concerns about escalation, remain topics of debate. The issue dominates discussions amid intensified battles in Ukraine and speculation over U.S. military aid.
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