Trump said whether Tomahawk missiles will be sent to Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump attends an event to sign an executive order authorizing the construction of an access road to the Ambler mining district in Alaska, at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 6, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura
US President Donald Trump said that he has almost made a decision on the transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
He announced this on October 6 during a conversation with journalists, the broadcast of which is available on the White House YouTube .
The American leader confirmed that the decision is almost ready, but he wants to know exactly how Ukraine plans to use the weapons.
“Yeah, I kind of made a decision, overall, if you think about it. I think I want to find out what they’re going to do with them, where they’re going to send them, I guess. I would have to ask that question,” Trump said.
With this statement, the US president effectively confirmed the administration’s readiness for a step that could significantly strengthen Ukraine’s capabilities to deter Russia. At the same time, he is demonstrating caution, seeking to avoid the risk of direct escalation with Moscow.
Trump also reiterated his position that the war between Russia and Ukraine “never should have started.”
“A bad decision was made on both sides,” he noted.
The President also voiced his own assessment of the losses of the parties, noting that the fighting leaves behind colossal casualties.
“This week they lost over 7,000 soldiers, both sides combined. Every week they lose 7,000, 8,000, 5,000,” he cited statistics.
During a conversation with reporters, the head of the White House also spoke cautiously about the possible consequences of the arms transfer.
When asked about the range of the Tomahawk missiles, Trump replied: “No, I know. I would ask a few questions. I want to see what… I’m not looking for escalation.”
Recall that if Kyiv receives Tomahawk missiles, they will most likely be launched from ground-based launchers , not ships. However, delivery and deployment will take time.
The American Institute for the Study of War (ISW) notes that Vladimir Putin is deliberately sending signals to Donald Trump’s team, trying to disrupt the transfer of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. According to analysts, the Kremlin is simultaneously threatening to “destroy relations” and devaluing the effectiveness of these weapons, seeking to persuade Washington to make concessions and maintain a secure rear on its territory.
As reported, during a closed meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly , President Volodymyr Zelensky allegedly asked US President Donald Trump to provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles .
Earlier, US Vice President J.D. Vance noted that discussions are ongoing in Washington regarding the possible supply of these high-precision missiles , but the final decision remains with the president.
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