Zelenskyy: Putin's regime must feel impact of Tomahawks, talks underway beyond US
Photo: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with European Council President António Costa (Getty Images)
The provision of long-range weapons to Ukraine, including Tomahawk missiles, is necessary so that the regime of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin feels the real consequences of the war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated while addressing the participants of the European Council meeting.
"So when we talk about long-range weapons, for example, for Ukraine, we mean that the Putin regime should feel real consequences from this war. And I urge you to support everything that helps Ukraine get such capabilities – because it really makes a difference for Russia," Zelenskyy was quoted by the press service as saying.
The president also noted that Tomahawk missiles are owned not only by the United States but also by several European countries with which Ukraine is also in dialogue.
"And these long-range weapons are not only in the United States – some European countries also have them, including Tomahawks. We are already talking to the countries that can help," the head of state said.
He also claimed that Ukraine’s potential acquisition of these long-range missiles could truly change the course of the war, judging by Putin’s anxiety over this issue.
"And just look at how nervous, by the way, Putin became when this topic came up. He understands that long-range weapons can truly change the course of the war," Zelenskyy added.
Ukraine has not yet received Tomahawks
It should be recalled that on October 17, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US President Donald Trump in Washington.
It was expected that after this meeting, Washington would approve the provision of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, but the U.S. is not yet ready for this.
The White House leader stated that “the US also needs Tomahawks, although there are many of these missiles in the American army.”
However, shortly afterward, Washington assured that the issue of transferring Tomahawks to Ukraine remains open. This position was voiced by Vice President J.D. Vance.
Zelenskyy said that the US refusal to immediately provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles may have been influenced by Trump’s dialogue with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, which took place before the leaders’ summit in Washington.
Earlier, it was reported that Russia fears the provision of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine and is not capable of carrying out a nuclear strike, despite repeated threats from the Kremlin.
