"US President Donald Trump indicated again he is not considering providing Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv -- which has pleaded for the long-range weapon it says is crucial to striking back against Russia as the Kremlin intensifies air strikes on Ukrainian cities. Asked by a reporter aboard Air Force One on November 2 if he was considering providing the sophisticated cruise missiles to Ukraine, Trump said: "No, not really," although he later added he could still change his mind."
"Trump has at times suggested the United States could provide Tomahawks to Ukraine, although he has more recently appeared to oppose the idea. His latest response could further serve to dampen hopes in Kyiv of receiving them. On October 12, asked by reporters whether he would provide Kyiv with Tomahawks, Trump replied: "We'll see...I may." "I might say, 'Look, if this war is not going to get settled, I may send [Ukraine] Tomahawks.'""
President Donald Trump said he is not considering providing Tomahawk cruise missiles to Kyiv, though he left open the possibility of changing his mind. Ukraine has pleaded for Tomahawks as a long-range weapon crucial for striking back as Russia intensifies air strikes on Ukrainian cities. Trump has occasionally suggested the United States could provide the missiles but has more recently opposed the idea. He expressed concern about depleting Tomahawks that may be needed for U.S. military requirements. Tomahawk missiles have a range of 1,600–2,500 kilometers, raising strategic and supply considerations.
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