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German general: Ukraine should not expect Tokahawks in the foreseeable future because Trump is not its ally

From UNIAN:

"Will Ukraine receive Tomahawk and Taurus missiles? A German general gave a forecast 

Ekaterina Girnyk, October 22, 2025 

US President Donald Trump currently prefers to be a neutral mediator rather than a supporter of Ukraine, so it's unlikely that Tomahawk missiles will be deployed in the near future. Retired German Brigadier General Klaus Wittmann stated this in an interview with Ukrinform. 

He noted that even if Trump finally realizes that Putin is playing him, stalling for time, and doesn't want a potential ceasefire or peace, this doesn't mean he will decide to provide maximum military support to Ukraine. 

"He'll step aside and instead play the role of a neutral intermediary, not a supporter of Ukraine. And he sees the war against Ukraine more as a tantalizing obstacle, because he truly wants to restore normal relations with Russia, primarily economically beneficial ones. Therefore, the threat to Russia implied by the mention of a Tomahawk was neutralized by Putin's call even before the conversation with Zelenskyy. This is very disappointing, but Ukraine probably shouldn't expect a Tomahawk anytime soon," Wittmann emphasized."

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