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Vice President J. D. Vance also said that the U.S. is considering supplying Ukraine with a gamechanger missile.
Vice President J. D. Vance also said that the U.S. is considering supplying Ukraine with a gamechanger missile.
What is happening?
Washington has given Ukraine permission to conduct certain long-range strikes within Russian territory, according to U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg.
Speaking to Fox News on Sept. 28, Kellogg confirmed that the policy supports targeted hits when necessary, stating, “There are no such things as sanctuaries.”
Trump backs deeper strikes—case by case
Asked whether this was in line with Donald Trump’s views, Kellogg said yes, clarifying that any decision to strike inside Russia must still be approved by the U.S.-president on a case-by-case basis.
Zelensky requests Tomahawk missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly asked Trump to supply Kyiv with U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles.
The request came during a sideline meeting at the United Nations General Assembly.
These missiles would significantly boost Ukraine’s ability to hit long-range targets.
U.S. considering
Vice President JD Vance confirmed on Sept. 28 that the U.S. is “looking at” the possibility of sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
The move reflects growing frustration in Washington over Moscow’s refusal to engage in peace negotiations, including those brokered by Trump.
Kyiv still relies on allied weapons for strikes
While Ukraine is making strides in developing its own long-range drones and missiles, it continues to rely heavily on Western-supplied arms.
Many of these weapons require approval from the supplying country before they can be used for strikes inside Russian borders.
Kellogg: Don’t underestimate the global stakes
In the interview, Kellogg warned that the situation demands global awareness and caution.
“This is a global issue, and we should react accordingly,” he said.
Russian airspace violations spark NATO tensions
Russia has recently escalated its aggression by violating the airspace of several NATO members.
On Sept. 10, Polish forces shot down Russian drones—a first in more than three years of war. Just nine days later, three Russian jets breached Estonian airspace.
Germany’s Taurus next?
If the reports about the green light for long-distance strikes with Western weaponry turns out to be true, it could mark an overall shift in the dynamic of the war.
Germany is supplying Ukraine with long-distance Taurus missiles as well, but only for defensive purposes.
If Washington has indeed given the green light for long-distance strikes and end up supplying Tomahawk’s. Germany might reconsider the ban on using Taurus missiles to hit Russian territory.
Trump shifts tone on Ukraine strikes
Earlier in the year, Trump criticized Ukrainian attacks on Russian infrastructure.
In August, he expressed anger over a drone strike on Russia’s Druzhba oil pipeline.
But in recent weeks, his rhetoric has turned sharply against Putin.
Trump: Putin is ‘killing people for no reason’
During a Sept. 25 press conference, Trump condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying, “I haven’t liked it at all. He’s killing people for no reason whatsoever.”
The remark marks one of Trump’s strongest criticisms of the Kremlin to date.
Russia suffers heavy losses with minimal gains
Kellogg said Russia is failing to meet its military goals, noting that if Moscow were winning, its troops would be in Kyiv or Odesa by now.
As of Sept. 29, Ukraine estimates that over 1.1 million Russian troops have been killed or wounded since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
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