Trump on supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine: Sort of made a decision

US President Donald Trump has said that he has to some extent made a decision regarding the supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.

Source: Trump at the White House on 6 October

Details: Trump emphasised that before making a final decision, he would like to know exactly how these missiles would be used and where they would be directed.

Quote: "Yeah, I've sort of made a decision pretty much."

Details: Trump also added that he would "ask some questions" and that he does not want to "see escalation".

Previously: Russian leader Vladimir Putin said that if Ukraine uses long-range Tomahawk missiles, it will "harm Moscow-Washington relations".

Background:

• The Telegraph reported at the end of September 2025 that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked the US for Tomahawk missiles during a closed-door meeting with US President Donald Trump in New York.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy later said that a request containing details and illustrations of Ukraine's needs has been submitted to Trump.
• On 2 October, Zelenskyy confirmed that he had spoken with Trump about the possibility of the US providing Ukraine with long-range missile systems.

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