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Zelenskyy Urges Trump for Tomahawk Missiles Amid Tensions

9/27/2025

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Zelenskyy asked U.S. President Donald Trump for Tomahawk missiles at a UN meeting on September 26, 2025, aiming to pressure Vladimir Putin toward peace negotiations.
Trump indicated openness to the request and suggested Ukraine could retaliate against Russian strikes.
The Tomahawk range is 1,250–2,500 km with a 450 kg warhead; approval remains uncertain due to escalation concerns and supply limits.

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Zelenskyy asked U.S. President Donald Trump for Tomahawk missiles at a UN meeting on September 26, 2025, aiming to pressure Vladimir Putin toward peace negotiations.
Trump indicated openness to the request and suggested Ukraine could retaliate against Russian strikes.
The Tomahawk range is 1,250–2,500 km with a 450 kg warhead; approval remains uncertain due to escalation concerns and supply limits.