Tomahawk missile supply Ukraine has moved from a speculative idea to a concrete topic of high-level negotiations after a new phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. During the roughly 30-minute conversation, the leaders discussed potential transfer options for U.S.-made Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles and broader steps to reinforce Ukraine’s air defense as Russia intensifies its strikes on the country’s energy grid. Euromaidan Press

For Kyiv, Tomahawk missiles are not just another weapons request. With ranges advertised up to 2,400 kilometers, they would give Ukraine the ability to hold Moscow and deep Russian military infrastructure at risk, dramatically expanding its strike envelope. Ukrainian officials argue that credible long-range capability could strengthen their negotiating position and push Vladimir Putin toward serious diplomacy rather than continued attrition warfare. Європейська правда+1

Zelenskyy described the call as “good and very productive,” highlighting that he congratulated Trump on a recent Middle East peace deal and framed it as proof that difficult wars can be stopped. He briefed Trump on Russia’s latest attacks on critical energy infrastructure and thanked him for his “readiness to support” Ukraine. The two also explored “good options and strong ideas” for boosting air defense, with a senior Ukrainian delegation led by Andriy Yermak and Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko now preparing to travel to Washington for in-person security and sanctions talks. The New Voice of Ukraine+1

Yet the Tomahawk issue sits at the heart of a widening escalation debate. Trump has said he has “sort of made a decision” on authorizing Tomahawk sales to NATO allies who could then pass them to Ukraine, but insists he first wants clarity on how Kyiv would employ such missiles. Putin has publicly warned that any Tomahawk supply would mark “a completely new stage of escalation,” signaling that Moscow views the move as crossing a major red line. hromadske+2Pravda+2

The current push builds on earlier private exchanges. The Tomahawk request first surfaced in July 2025, when Trump reportedly asked why Ukraine had not struck Moscow and Zelenskyy replied that Ukraine could do so “if you give us the weapons.” Zelenskyy then formally reiterated the appeal during their UN meeting in late September, receiving Trump’s promise that “we will work on it.” Whether this latest call leads to a breakthrough or stalls under escalation fears will shape not only Ukraine’s long-range toolkit, but also the trajectory of U.S.-Russia confrontation over the war. Європейська правда+1