The Department of Defense is playing hardball with Ukraine, blocking its use of American and British-made missiles for deep strikes into Russian territory, according to a bombshell report from The Wall Street Journal.
The Daily Caller reported that the Pentagon is putting the brakes on Ukraine’s ability to hit targets far inside Russia, all while the Trump administration pushes hard for a peace deal between the two warring nations.
Let’s rewind to earlier moves in this geopolitical chess game, starting with an agreement in July 2025, where President Trump hashed out a deal with NATO allies to buy weapons like the MIM-104 Patriot missiles and send them to Ukraine as donations.
Trump’s Push for Peace Amid Tensions
Fast forward to August 15, 2025, when Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska for a high-stakes summit at Elmendorf Air Force Base, aiming to secure a cease-fire in the brutal conflict with Ukraine.
As Trump greeted Putin, the U.S. flexed some serious muscle with a B-2A Spirit stealth bomber and fighter jets soaring overhead—talk about a not-so-subtle reminder of who’s got the bigger toys.
Just a few days later, on August 18, 2025, Trump sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and key European leaders to brief them on the summit’s outcomes, keeping the diplomatic wheels turning.
Now, let’s get to the meat of the missile mess: the Pentagon, under the guidance of Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Eldridge Colby, has set up a strict review process for any Ukrainian requests to use U.S.-origin weapons or those needing American intel for long-range strikes.
Ultimately, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds the final say on whether Ukraine can unleash the MGM-140 ATACMS missiles on Russian soil—a power move that’s got some serious implications.
The Wall Street Journal broke this story on Sunday, revealing months of deliberate blocks by the Department of Defense, and a Pentagon spokesperson predictably clammed up when pressed for details.
Trump’s Blunt Take on Escalation
Speaking of power moves, President Trump didn’t mince words on the missile issue, declaring, “It’s crazy what’s taking place.”
Let’s unpack that—Trump’s frustration is spot on when you consider the risk of pouring fuel on an already raging fire by greenlighting strikes deep into Russia, a move that could spiral this conflict into something even uglier.
Trump doubled down, saying, “I disagree very vehemently with sending missiles hundreds of miles into Russia.”
He’s got a point—why ratchet up tensions when the administration is simultaneously brokering peace talks, like those in Alaska, to end the bloodshed?
Trump’s final jab, “We’re just escalating this war and making it worse,” hits hard, reflecting a common-sense conservative view that endless military escalation often benefits no one, least of all the folks caught in the crossfire.
Here’s the bottom line: while the Pentagon’s restrictions might frustrate some who want Ukraine to have free rein, they align with a broader strategy to de-escalate and negotiate, a refreshing change from the progressive war hawks who seem to thrive on perpetual conflict.
Let’s hope this balance of strength and diplomacy—epitomized by that bomber flyover and those tough summit talks—brings a resolution without dragging the world closer to the brink.
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Author: Sophia Turner
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