Zelenskyy Explores Funding Options for Tomahawk Missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has outlined three potential avenues for financing the acquisition of Tomahawk missiles: NATO's PURL program, a significant deal with the United States, and the utilization of frozen Russian assets. During a joint press briefing on October 13 with European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of these options, stating, “One option is NATO’s PURL program... NATO buys various types of weapons in America with its own funds and then transfers to us what we want.” He noted that discussions regarding a “mega deal” with the U.S. are ongoing, although no final decisions have been made.

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The potential transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine has gained urgency amid ongoing conflict with Russia. Zelenskyy has indicated that these missiles would enable Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory, potentially pressuring President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the war. Zelenskyy described a recent phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump as “very positive and productive,” where they discussed the missile supply and other military support.

Zelenskyy and Trump have discussed the supply of Tomahawk missiles; Ukraine also wants to purchase air defense systems and HIMARS.NOTUSIf Tomahawk missiles are transferred to Ukraine, strikes will only be carried out on military targets - ZelenskyyZelenskyy outlines key targets for Tomahawk missiles and contrasts tactics with Russia

Zelenskyy has assured that if Ukraine receives Tomahawk missiles, they would be used exclusively against military targets, emphasizing, “So when we speak of long-range strikes, we mean only military targets.” He reiterated that the primary goal is to diminish Russia's capacity to sustain its prolonged aggression, which is often funded by energy exports. Meanwhile, Trump has warned Russia that the U.S. may send these missiles if a peaceful resolution is not reached soon, stating, “Do they want to have Tomahawks going in their direction? I don’t think so.”

If Tomahawk missiles are transferred to Ukraine, strikes will only be carried out on military targets - Zelenskyy

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has cautioned that the delivery of Tomahawk missiles could escalate tensions significantly, warning that it “could end badly for everyone, and first and foremost, for Trump himself.” Additionally, Russian President Putin has characterized the potential use of these missiles as a “qualitatively new stage of escalation” in the conflict.

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As discussions continue, Zelenskyy has indicated that a Ukrainian delegation, led by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, will visit Washington to further negotiate the acquisition of military equipment, including air defense systems and HIMARS. The European Union is also moving towards utilizing approximately $232 billion in frozen Russian assets to secure funding for Ukraine, with a political agreement expected at the upcoming Brussels summit.

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• “One option is NATO’s PURL program. We are working through it, NATO is working. NATO buys various types of weapons from America with its own funds and then transfers to us what we need,” — Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine

Zelenskyy explains how the purchase of Tomahawks will be financed if the decision is approved

• “No strikes on civilian infrastructure «So when we speak of long-range strikes, we mean only military targets.” — Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine

Zelenskyy outlines key targets for Tomahawk missiles and contrasts tactics with Russia

• “We may not, but we may do it. … Do they want to have Tomahawks going in their direction? I don’t think so.” — Donald Trump, President of the United States

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• “could end badly for everyone, and first and foremost, for Trump himself.” — Dmitry Medvedev, Former President of Russia

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