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Pentagon Backs Tomahawk Missiles for Ukraine, Trump Hesitant

11/3/2025

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Zelensky Seeks Missiles

The Pentagon has approved sending long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, pending final approval by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The plan aligns with Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, seeking more military support against Russia.
The Defense Department has assessed that U.S. stockpiles would not be negatively impacted.
Trump has expressed hesitance, citing concerns about providing powerful weapons.
Russia has warned that sending these missiles would escalate tensions.

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Orban Defends Oil Sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump denied Hungary's exemption from sanctions on Russian oil.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban plans to discuss it during his Washington visit on November 7.
Orban says Hungary's reliance on Russian oil is essential for energy security and warns losing access could trigger crisis.
EU pressure to cut Russian energy dependence by 2028 accompanies Russian President Vladimir Putin's claim that sanctions are unfriendly and will not significantly affect the economy.

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Zelensky Seeks Missiles

The Pentagon has approved sending long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, pending final approval by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The plan aligns with Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, seeking more military support against Russia.
The Defense Department has assessed that U.S. stockpiles would not be negatively impacted.
Trump has expressed hesitance, citing concerns about providing powerful weapons.
Russia has warned that sending these missiles would escalate tensions.

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