Trump warns Against Depleting US Tomahawk Stockpile for Ukraine
WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump has cautioned against supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles,revealing that Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed disapproval of such a move during a recent discussion. Trump stated Putin “didn’t like the idea” of Ukraine acquiring the advanced weaponry, signaling potential strain on US-Russia relations should the transfer proceed.
The debate over further military aid to Ukraine comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet with Trump at the White House on Friday, expected to advocate for additional assistance.This discussion unfolds against a backdrop of a previously reached agreement wherein NATO allies would finance American weapons deliveries to Ukraine, and escalating concerns about the potential for wider conflict.
According to Trump, putin believes that providing Ukraine with Tomahawks would diminish prospects for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict. Yury Ushakov, a close advisor to Putin, echoed this sentiment, telling reporters that such shipments would negatively impact relations between Russia and the United States.
Russia has consistently maintained that increased foreign aid will not alter the outcome of the conflict, but could escalate the risk of a broader confrontation. Trump previously brokered a deal with NATO members to cover the costs of US-supplied weaponry for Ukraine.
