Putin warns Trump about Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned US President Donald Trump during a phone call that sending long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine would severely damage relations between Moscow and Washington.
In a nearly two-and-a-half-hour conversation on Thursday, Putin emphasized that while these missiles would not alter the battlefield situation, they could significantly harm diplomatic ties and hinder peace efforts in Ukraine, according to Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov.
During the call, Putin informed Trump that Russia holds a "complete strategic initiative" along the front lines in Ukraine.
Trump, for his part, stressed that ending the conflict would create enormous opportunities for economic cooperation between the two nations.
He also underscored the urgency of resolving the situation in Ukraine and noted that a resolution could lead to significant joint economic prospects.
The two leaders agreed to hold another face-to-face meeting, with Budapest, Hungary, mentioned as a potential venue.
Their last meeting occurred in August during a historic summit in Alaska. Since then, efforts toward a diplomatic resolution for the Ukraine war have stalled, prompting Trump to collaborate with NATO allies to increase pressure on Russia, including urging countries to cease purchasing Russian oil.
After the call, Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that he and Putin are planning to meet in Hungary to further discuss the ongoing conflict after high-level delegations meet next week.
This conversation comes just before Trump is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday, where discussions will focus on air defense and long-range capabilities.
Earlier this month, Trump indicated he was close to a decision on whether to send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, following a request made by Zelenskyy in September.
Putin said earlier this month that it would be impossible to use long-range Tomahawk missiles against Russia without the American military being directly involved in the operation, and so, he warned that any supply of the missiles to Ukraine would mean an “escalation” in the war.
US Vice President JD Vance said that President Trump would be making "the final determination" on whether the United States would supply Ukrainian forces with Tomahawk missiles and other American-made missiles with a range of around 800 kilometers.
The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this month that Trump told the administration to resume military intelligence support to Kiev for long-range missile strikes against targets deep inside Russia.
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