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Will Trump block tomahawks for Ukraine?

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Trump has not committed to sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. After a call with Putin, he questioned the transfer, citing U.S. stockpile needs and the risk of escalating tensions with Russia. The issue remains under discussion and is a central topic in talks with Zelenskyy.

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Trump questions sending Tomahawks to Ukraine after Putin call

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  • Trump held a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 15s
  • Putin warned Trump against sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. 36s
  • Trump expressed hesitation about sending the missiles after the call, citing US needs. 54s
  • Ukrainian forces believe Tomahawks could change the course of the war. 1m 10s
  • Experts say sending the missiles could be a bargaining chip but risks escalating tensions. 1m 31s
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Trump questions sending Tomahawks to Ukraine after Putin call
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France 24
2 days ago
Trump questions sending Tomahawks to Ukraine after Putin call

After a call with Putin, Trump appeared to walk back the idea of sending Tomahawks to Ukraine, saying, 'We need Tomahawks for the United States of America, too... we can't deplete for our country.'

Is peace in Ukraine finally top of Trump's agenda?
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DW News
3 days ago
Is peace in Ukraine finally top of Trump's agenda?

Trump has suggested he might threaten to send Tomahawks if the war is not settled, but has not made a firm commitment.

U.S. and Ukraine in talks for Tomahawk missiles
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France 24
4 days ago
U.S. and Ukraine in talks for Tomahawk missiles

Trump has brandished the threat of allowing Ukraine Tomahawk missiles, but Moscow has signaled this is a red line that would destroy relations with the U.S.

Trump to meet with Zelenskyy about long-range missiles
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CBS News
4 days ago
Trump to meet with Zelenskyy about long-range missiles

Trump has not agreed to supply Tomahawks but wants to know how Ukraine would use them; the issue is central to upcoming talks with Zelenskyy.

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