US envoy clarifies remarks on possible Tomahawk missile supplies to Ukraine

US Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg has walked back earlier comments regarding Washington’s potential response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s request for Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles to be used against targets inside Russia.

Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum, Kellogg emphasized that he had only been referring to public discussions and that he had no insider knowledge of the decision-making process or the final outcome.

He nonetheless underlined the strategic importance of Tomahawk missiles, calling them a “very advanced missile system” and noting that, if authorised, their deployment could “change the dynamics of any military conflict.” He added that the system’s range and capabilities would introduce an additional layer of “uncertainty.”

Zelenskyy has recently renewed his calls for the US to supply Tomahawk cruise missiles, which can strike targets at distances ranging from 900 to 1,500 miles. He pressed the case again during his visit to New York.

According to senior American and European officials cited by the Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration is weighing whether to provide Tomahawks along with other long-range weapons. However, Washington has not yet issued a formal response to questions on the matter.

Ukraine has repeatedly sought Tomahawk missiles over the past year, placing them on its official weapons request list several months ago.

The proposal had previously been rejected by former US President Joe Biden, as the missiles were included in Zelenskyy’s 10-point Plan for Victory.

The Biden administration judged the request too escalatory, warning that supplying missiles capable of reaching Moscow could sharply heighten the conflict.

By Tamilla Hasanova