The limited number of long-range missiles and sporadic strikes will not alter the conflict’s trajectory, according to reports citing officials. US Vice President J.D. Vance revealed that Washington is evaluating a Ukrainian request for Tomahawk long-range missiles, which have a range of 2,500km and cost approximately $1.3 million each. These weapons could potentially reach Moscow and beyond. Sources indicate that former US President Donald Trump is considering the proposal. However, a US official noted that some members of Trump’s inner circle doubt the effectiveness of Tomahawk missiles in changing the battlefield dynamics.
A source stated, “I don’t think a limited number of Tomahawks or sporadic deep strikes into Russia will change [President Vladimir] Putin’s mind.” In parallel, Washington is preparing to enhance intelligence support for Ukraine to guide long-range missile and drone strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure. This move has been described as an escalation of US aid aimed at helping Kiev map Russian air defenses and plan strike routes.
The Ukrainian army has long conducted strikes deep into Russia targeting energy facilities, critical infrastructure, and residential areas, sometimes resulting in civilian casualties. Russia has retaliated by attacking military-related infrastructure, asserting that it does not target civilians. Putin warned that supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles would constitute a significant escalation, emphasizing the impossibility of Kiev using the missiles without direct American military involvement. He also cautioned that this move could harm Russia-US relations, which he claimed have shown potential for improvement recently.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov addressed reports of US plans to bolster intelligence sharing with Ukraine, stating that Washington already regularly provides online intelligence to Kyiv. “The supply and use of NATO and US infrastructure to collect and transfer intelligence to Ukrainians is evident,” he remarked.
