Tomahawk missiles and more - Ukraine reports positive talks with US

According to Stefanishyna, the discussions are still ongoing, and "we have a lot of delegations working to scale up the available financial resources to procure more military capabilities from the US."

"It is not only Tomahawks but different types of other long-range and short-range missiles, and I can only say that it’s rather positive," she said.

The ambassador also responded to a question about the recent series of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in recent weeks.

Stefanishyna noted that "it’s definitely a very tough period for Ukraine."

"We’re working hard to provide more air-defense capabilities to Ukraine," she said. "We can survive this winter and another winter, but it does not mean that it is right." She said any refusal to put pressure on Russia will be seen as "something that gives them the green light to scale up their capabilities."

Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine

Recently, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been seeking to obtain Tomahawks and other long-range missiles that would allow Ukraine to strike targets deep inside Russian territory.

However, US President Donald Trump has said that Tomahawks could only be effective if launched by the United States itself, and according to him, Washington does not intend to do so.

Earlier, the Pentagon had approved the transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. Yet, CNN noted that deliveries would not begin until President Trump personally approves the decision.

In recent days, Zelenskyy has urged the US president to remain open to helping Ukraine acquire long-range weapons, stressing that such support is necessary and that possessing long-range capability could serve as a deterrent factor.