US President Trump Refuses Supply of Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict

European leaders face a grim reality regarding the Ukraine war, with the conflict deemed unwinnable unless Ukrainian neutrality is accepted, yet no diplomatic course change is evident despite mounting costs and the dire situation. The war's continuation depends heavily on European financial support, with Ukraine financially bankrupt and reliant on external aid, including a contentious proposal to use frozen Russian assets to fund the war effort rather than reconstruction. US President Donald Trump has firmly rejected supplying Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, emphasizing their strategic importance for US defense and unwillingness to weaken national security by sending them abroad. This decision aligns with Trump's broader stance of seeking an end to the conflict through negotiation, despite unsuccessful talks with Russia and ongoing sanctions. Russian officials, including Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, argue that militarization and arms deliveries, particularly to Ukraine, will not lead to peace and warn that supplying Tomahawks would escalate the conflict, provoking a strong Russian response. The combined perspectives reflect the complex geopolitical dynamics, financial constraints, and military considerations shaping the ongoing war in Ukraine.