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Sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine remains under review, says NATO's Rutte

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Posted on October 24, 2025

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NATO's Rutte Discusses Potential Tomahawk Missile Support for Ukraine

NATO's Position on Military Support for Ukraine

LONDON (Reuters) -NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Friday he discussed the issue of sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine with U.S. President Donald Trump and it is still under review.

Discussion with U.S. President

"On particularly, the Tomahawks, of course, the President and I discussed that. The issue remains under review by the President and again, it's up to the U.S to decide," said Rutte.

Decisions by Allied Countries

He said it was up to each ally country to decide which weapons it would deliver to Ukraine and that the U.S. has been providing and will continue providing a wide range of weapons.

Coalition of the Willing Meeting

Rutte travelled to London to meet with leaders of the "Coalition of the Willing", a group of countries supporting Ukraine.

(Reporting by Alistair Smout, Sudip Kar-Gupta and Inti Landauro)

Key Takeaways

  • NATO's Mark Rutte discusses Tomahawk missile support with Trump.
  • The decision on missile support is still under review.
  • Each NATO ally decides its own level of military support.
  • The US continues to provide a range of weapons to Ukraine.
  • Rutte met with the Coalition of the Willing in London.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NATO?
NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance established in 1949 for mutual defense against aggression, consisting of member countries from North America and Europe.
What are Tomahawk missiles?
Tomahawk missiles are long-range, all-weather, subsonic cruise missiles used by the U.S. Navy, designed to strike targets with precision from ships or submarines.
What is military support?
Military support refers to assistance provided to a country or group in the form of equipment, training, or personnel to enhance their defense capabilities.
What is military aid?
Military aid is financial or material assistance provided by one country to another to support military operations, which can include weapons, training, and logistical support.

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