In the context of the conflict in Ukraine showing no signs of cooling down, information about the possibility of the US transferring Tomahawk cruise missiles has attracted special attention. The US defense source said the plan is unlikely to be implemented in the short term, despite being mentioned by the Trump administration as an option to increase attack power for Kiev.
Tomahawk is a long-range missile that can hit targets at a distance of up to 2,500km, meaning that if equipped, Ukraine is capable of reaching deep into Russian territory. This is the factor that has prompted Russia to repeatedly warn that any such move would be considered a completely new level of escalation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed that bringing Tomahawk to the battlefield would force Russia to react more strongly, which could change the nature of the conflict.
However, the biggest obstacle lies in the US military capabilities themselves. The US does not lack this type of weapon, but all of its current reserves have been allocated to the US Navy and global warfare plans. Therefore, the transfer to Ukraine will directly affect the combat readiness of the US forces themselves.
The White House also fears that the provision of Tomahawk could put European allies in a more direct confrontation with Russia. The solution being considered is to encourage some European countries to buy long-range weapons and then transfer them to Ukraine, or replace them with medium-range missile systems that are easier to control.
In recent weeks, Vice President J.D. Vance has hinted that the Trump administration is looking to find a way to enhance Ukraines offensive capabilities, but Pentagon officials have stressed the need to consider feasibility, logistics and political risks. They affirmed that the current goal is to maintain solid support for Ukraine, but must " avoid triggering a direct US-Russia confrontation".
Tomahawk was once considered a "weapon to change the situation" if it appeared in Ukraine. But in reality, this opportunity is still quite remote.
