Washington Holds Off on Decision to Send Tomahawks to Ukraine
The White House has not yet approved the transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine as President Trump prioritizes U.S. military readiness.
The White House has yet to decide whether to supply Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles. U. S. Vice President J. D. Vance said the administration’s top priority remains maintaining sufficient stockpiles for America’s own defense forces.
According to Vance, Washington is focused on ensuring national security, which requires keeping key weapons systems available for the U.S. military. «The United States must first protect itself," he emphasized, noting that President Donald Trump considers this issue a matter of strategic importance.
The vice president added that if Trump deems it beneficial for the country, the administration could approve the sale of additional weapons to European allies. However, the question of transferring Tomahawks to Ukraine «remains unresolved," he said.
Ultimately, Vance stressed, the decision rests with the president, and «no final decision has been made yet.»
Earlier, on October 19, Trump told Fox News that the United States «cannot hand over all its weapons» to Ukraine and confirmed that the potential Tomahawk delivery is still under review.