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VISTORBELITUNG.COM,WASHINGTON, D.C. – The White House is actively considering a request to supply Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, a move that would significantly enhance Kyiv’s defensive capabilities against Russia, U.S. Vice President JD Vance confirmed on Sunday. However, the final, high-stakes decision rests solely with President Donald Trump.
Speaking on Fox News, Vance stated that the administration is "certainly looking at a number of requests" from European allies regarding the transfer of these powerful American-made weapons. He was clear about the chain of command, telling the interviewer, "It's something the President is going to make the final determination on."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reportedly raised the specific request for the Tomahawk missiles during a recent meeting with President Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The proposal involves the U.S. authorizing the sale of the missiles to European nations, which would then send them to Ukraine.
The potential transfer of Tomahawk missiles which boast a range of up to 2,500 km (1,550 miles) would represent a major escalation in the type of weaponry provided to Ukraine. These long-range cruise missiles are designed for precision strikes against high-value, deep-seated targets and could be a powerful tool for Ukraine to push back against continuous Russian missile and drone attacks.
While President Trump has historically been reluctant to provide Ukraine with certain long-range strike capabilities, Vice President Vance indicated that the President's frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin's refusal to engage in meaningful peace talks is mounting.
"We've been actively pursuing peace from the very beginning of the administration, but the Russians have got to wake up and accept reality here," Vance said. He also noted that Russia's invasion appears to have stalled, saying, "A lot of people are dying. They don't have a lot to show for it."
The prospect of introducing Tomahawks to the conflict is almost certain to be viewed by Moscow as a major provocation and a dangerous escalation of the war. As discussions continue in Washington and European capitals, the world awaits President Trump's decision on whether to approve the transfer of what many analysts see as a potential game-changer on the Ukrainian battlefield.