The United States is aiding Ukraine in identifying critical Russian energy infrastructure, while considering supplying long-range missiles like Tomahawk and Barracuda cruise missiles to bolster Kyiv’s military efforts. President Donald J. Trump has reportedly discussed providing these weapons, signaling a shift in U.S. policy toward supporting direct strikes on Russian territory. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met with Trump in New York to seek approval for the missile systems, asserting that Washington backs Ukraine’s right to retaliate against Russian attacks on its energy sector. “If they attack our energy, President Trump [supports] that we can answer on energy,” Zelenskiy stated. Trump has expressed optimism about Ukraine’s capacity to counter Russian forces with international backing but ruled out deploying U.S. troops. He criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for failing to engage seriously in peace talks and condemned Moscow’s nuclear threats against the West. The policy shift marks a significant escalation in U.S. involvement, potentially intensifying pressure on Russia to negotiate.
U.S. Arms Ukraine with Energy Targets as Zelenskiy Seeks Escalation
