Trump halts Tomahawk missile deliveries to Ukraine, seeks diplomatic path now

Amid rising international tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump stepped back from the possibility of supplying long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, saying he “really” does not plan to provide them and hopes the war can end without resorting to that capability. The shift underscores Washington’s balancing act: supporting Kyiv while avoiding an escalation that could widen the conflict and complicate diplomacy.

The decision lands at a pivotal moment. Access to long-range missiles could reshape battlefield dynamics and intensify pressure in both military and diplomatic arenas. U.S. strategy now emphasizes caution, signaling that additional steps will depend on evolving conditions and consultations with allies.

From Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky said he continues talks with European and U.S. partners on long-range capabilities and reinforced air defense, including additional Patriot systems. He argued that the farther Ukrainian weapons can reach, the stronger Russia’s incentive to seek an end to the war.