Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:28am on 17 Oct 2025,Friday International
President Trump cast doubt on supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, citing concerns about depleting US stockpiles despite earlier suggestions he might provide them. Trump announced a second meeting with Putin in Budapest within two weeks, occurring before Friday's White House talks with Zelenskyy. The long-range Tomahawks, with 2,500km range, could reach Moscow, prompting Russian warnings of relationship destruction and major escalation. Trump acknowledged discussing the missiles with Putin, who opposes the transfer. Since 2022's invasion, Ukraine has repeatedly requested long-range capabilities for deep strikes inside Russia. Trump described Tomahawks as a "new step of aggression," stating "we can't deplete for our country" while keeping options open.
