Summary
President Donald Trump is thinking about sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. These missiles could help Ukraine strike targets deep inside Russia. This decision could increase tensions between the United States and Russia.
Key Facts
- President Trump is considering sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
- Tomahawk missiles can reach targets up to 2,500 km (1,500 miles) away.
- Ukraine's President Zelensky has urged for more military capabilities against Russia.
- Trump discussed the missile possibility while traveling to Israel.
- Russia warned that providing these missiles would escalate the conflict.
- Ukraine seeks long-range weapons to counter Russian attacks, especially on energy infrastructure.
- Russia downplayed the potential impact of these missiles on the war.
- Trump's envoy suggested that strikes deep into Russia might have been authorized.
