Putin’s Confidence Crumbles as trump Considers Advanced Missile Supply to Ukraine
WASHINGTON - A display of defiant confidence by Vladimir Putin this week masks growing vulnerabilities within Russia as the Trump governance actively discusses supplying Ukraine with tomahawk cruise missiles,a move signaling a potential escalation in U.S. support and a direct challenge to Russia’s military capabilities. The shift comes following a September 23rd meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Trump, and underscores a deepening crisis for moscow, already grappling with a critical fuel shortage and increased drone attacks on its territory.
This potential arms transfer represents a significant turning point in the conflict, moving beyond defensive aid to providing Ukraine with the means to strike strategically deep inside Russia. While Moscow and major cities remain relatively unaffected, rural areas are experiencing acute fuel shortages, indicative of a weakening economic and logistical infrastructure. The discussion of Tomahawk missiles, coupled with consideration of U.S. intelligence sharing for attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, reveals a calculated effort to exploit Russia’s weaknesses and possibly cripple its war effort.
U.S.Vice President JD Vance confirmed that “We are in this moment discussions about this matter,” according to CNBC. Tomahawk missiles would allow Ukraine to systematically target key Russian assets, including drone production facilities in Yelabuga and the Engels-2 air base, a frequent launch point for Russian bombers targeting Ukraine.
The timing coincides with a recent surge in Ukrainian drone activity, exemplified by sirens sounding in the Black Sea region shortly after Putin’s public appearance in Sochi. This symbolic event highlights the increasing reach of Ukrainian forces and putin’s diminishing control. (Sources: DPA, Institute for the Study of War, Kyiv post, CNBC, CNN, Euronews)
