Volodimir Zelenski’s “Dream” Ukraine the powerful Tomahawk Cruise rockets from the USA It seems to be moving away more and more, despite the initial optimism of Kiev.
The Ukrainian president had asked Donald Trump to give Ukraine the famous Tomahawk missiles, and a few days later the US vice president had stated that Washington was seriously considering the request, which raised concern in the Kremlin.
Moscow may initially downgraded this issue, but yesterday (02.10.2025) he warned that if the US provides Tomahawk in Ukraine, This will trigger a new, dangerous round of escalation between Russia and West.
The reason is clear. Tomahawk could significantly expand Ukraine’s impact capabilities, allowing deep blows to Russian territory, military bases, logistical support hubs, airports and administration centers that are now considered inaccessible.
Tomahawk rocket launch / US Navy photo
‘Pale the Tomahawk tradition in Kyiv’
Kiev hopes to acquire them, but developments are not positive, since US officials have told Reuters today (03.10.2025) that Tomahawk existing stocks in US arsenal are limited and are committed to the US Navy.
The result? It is not ultimately possible to surrender to Ukraine.
US Vice President Jay Di Vance said on Sunday (28.09.2025) that Washington is considering Kiev’s request for a long -range Tomahawk, capable of causing significant damage deep in Russiaeven in Moscow. On Wednesday (01.10.2025) it was reported that the US would provide Ukraine information on the targets of the energy infrastructure located in the depths of Russia.
Sources who are aware of the availability of Tomahawk and an American official have expressed reservations about the possibility of providing these cruise missiles, some of which have a range of 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles).
The official stressed that There is no shortage of this weaponoften used by the army for land attacks, and it was implied that Kiev can be given alternatives of smaller range options.
He also noted that The US may consider the possibility of allowing European allies to buy other long -range weapons and supply them to Ukraine, However Tomahawk looks unlikely as an option.
Tomahawk rocket launch / US Navy photo
Trump’s attitude change
In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has decisively changed his rhetoric for the war in Ukraine, implying that Kiev can recover all the territories it has lost to Russia and calling Russia and its “paper tiger” army.
The US decision to help Ukraine target Russian energy infrastructure seems to reflect this new approach.
A new funding mechanism, the priority requirements list for Ukraine (Purl), was developed by the US and allies to secure new weapons supplies for Ukraine – and US reserves – funded by NATO countries.
According to Pentagon’s budget documents, US Navythe main user of the Tomahawk rockets, It has so far purchased 8,959 Tomahawk missileswith an average price of $ 1.3 million each.
This rocket has been produced since the mid -1980s and production in recent years has been between 55 and 90 pieces a year. According to the Pentagon’s scheduled data, theUS I intend to buy 57 rockets in 2026.