Summary
President Trump mentioned that he has nearly decided about selling Tomahawk missiles to NATO countries so they can be supplied to Ukraine. Ukraine believes these missiles could strike deep inside Russia and possibly bring Russian President Vladimir Putin to peace talks. Trump wants more information on how Ukraine would use the missiles before making a final decision.
Key Facts
- President Trump is considering selling Tomahawk missiles to NATO for Ukraine.
- Ukraine says the missiles could target deep inside Russia.
- Trump wants to know Ukraine's plans for the missiles before proceeding.
- U.S. officials worry about controlling missile use after NATO buys them.
- Russian President Putin warned this move could escalate conflict and involve direct U.S.-Russia confrontation.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed acquiring Tomahawks with Trump at the UN meeting.
- Zelensky believes having these missiles might increase pressure on Russia to enter peace talks.
