US Vice President Discusses Potential Sale of Tomahawk Missiles to Allies

Vice President JD Vance has acknowledged that the White House is actively weighing a proposal to sell Tomahawk missiles to European allies, specifically for deployment in Ukraine.

In an appearance on Fox News Sunday, Vance mentioned that the Trump administration is advocating for Ukraine to receive long-range Tomahawk missiles. There’s a sense that this move could push for negotiations with Moscow to bring about a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.

“It’s ultimately up to the president to decide,” Vance stated regarding the missiles. “I’ll leave that to him, but discussions are happening right now.” He also noted that, unlike prior weapons shipments to Ukraine, the speed of missile deliveries would rely on European nations purchasing them from the U.S. instead of relying on American taxpayer dollars.

“What really proved effective in the president’s approach to Ukraine and Russia was that it compelled Europeans to step up. We’re not just handing them money and weapons anymore; we’re asking them to buy their own,” Vance remarked.

This shift indicates a stronger European commitment, Vance suggested, as they invest in both regional stability and the broader peace process that the president has been promoting for several months.

The discussion around the deployment of American Tomahawk missiles—capable of hitting targets over 1,500 miles away, including Moscow—arose from reports of Ukrainian President Zelensky’s claims about the potential sale of these missiles to Europe.

Previously, President Trump had been against sending long-range weaponry to Ukraine, but the administration’s position seems to be evolving. Trump has indicated, given Russia’s struggling economy, that Ukraine might reclaim all territory lost to Moscow.

Additionally, U.S. envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, confirmed that there would be no restrictions on Ukraine’s use of American long-range weapons against mainland Russia, although each instance would require presidential approval.

Addressing the U.S. approach to the Kremlin, Vance noted that the administration’s decisions are influenced by the current realities on the ground. He expressed concern over the heavy losses Russia is facing and suggested they lack significant gains from the conflict. Vance said, “It’s clear Russia needs to start considering negotiations seriously for peace.”