Tomahawk missiles may go to Ukraine: FT finds out if they can change course of war

A senior Western military official involved in the discussions said that if the proposal to transfer the missiles is approved, the missiles could be delivered relatively quickly.

He noted that American contractors would assist with their use, thereby eliminating the need for lengthy training of Ukrainian troops and allowing the United States to maintain control over target selection and other matters.

Will they change the course of the war?

A senior NATO official said that Tomahawk missiles would not significantly alter the situation on the front line but would complement what Ukraine has already achieved with its long-range drones.

Tomahawks for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken twice in a row with Trump. The main topic of discussion was the Tomahawk cruise missiles.

Zelenskyy noted that Trump has not yet made a final decision regarding the missile supply. In turn, Trump stated that before making any decision, he plans to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and urge him to end the war.

If Russia refuses, the United States may agree to transfer Tomahawks to Ukraine.

According to Stacie Pettyjohn, director of the Defense Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), Ukraine may receive only between 20 and 50 missiles, which is unlikely to significantly affect the course of the war.

For more details on whether the US will transfer missiles to Ukraine and what it could change, read the full report by RBC-Ukraine.