Urgent: Trump discusses supplying missiles to Ukraine with Zelensky "Tomahawk" Long range
US President Donald Trump discussed, today, Saturday, with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, the possibility of supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles. The American long-distance move took place in a phone call that lasted about 30 minutes, according to what two sources familiar with the content of the talks said.
This potential step comes at a time when Kiev is seeking to strengthen its military capabilities in the face of Russian attacks, amid the deterioration of the country’s energy infrastructure as a result of the continuous bombing, according to what was reported by the “Axios” website.
Zelensky confirmed, in a statement following the call, that the conversation was “positive and constructive,” noting that he informed Trump of the details of the Russian strikes against Ukrainian energy facilities, and expressed his appreciation for “his willingness to support Ukraine.
The Ukrainian president added: “We discussed ways to strengthen air defenses, in addition to concrete agreements that we are working to achieve. There are powerful ideas and promising options to enhance our capabilities. Diplomacy with Russia can only be achieved through force. regarding allowing the sale of these missiles to NATO allies, in preparation for their delivery to Kiev, but he indicated his desire to know how Ukraine will use them before moving forward. It may be enough to push Russian President Vladimir Putin towards the negotiating table.
The “Tomahawk” missiles are characterized by With a much longer range than the missiles Ukraine has obtained so far, they are also more effective in hitting strategic targets such as weapons depots, compared to the drones that Kiev currently uses in long-range strikes.
- For more: Follow Khaleejion 24 Arabic, Khaleejion 24 English, Khaleejion 24 Live, and for social media follow us on Facebook and Related
