Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky privately requested Tomahawk cruise missiles from former U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations. Sources indicate that Trump was receptive to the request.
The Tomahawk missiles, which have a range of up to 1,500 miles and are equipped with large warheads, would enable Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory, potentially including Moscow. This type of military support has previously been rejected by President Joe Biden, who deemed it too escalatory.
For more on this topic, see recent developments in military support for Ukraine.