Derek Hogan, who serves as the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, stated that Washington currently has no plans to furnish Ukraine with ATACMS operational-tactical missile systems. He delivered this position during a hearing before the Foreign Relations Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives. The remarks were reported through international media outlets. When pressed, a U.S. foreign policy official indicated that discussions about certain weapon systems, including ATACMS, are always taken into account in ongoing policy reviews. He added that Washington is focused on providing Ukraine with the support it deems necessary at this moment.
Roderich Kiesewetter, a former defense expert with the Christian Democratic Union and a member of the Bundestag, argued that allies should supply Ukraine with every available weapon in the Ukrainian armed forces, including the Taurus cruise missiles. The Taurus system has a range of up to 500 kilometers, and Kiesewetter urged Western partners to consider these capabilities as part of a broader deterrence and support strategy.
Earlier statements from Russian defense leadership suggested that the United States plans to transfer ATACMS missiles to Ukraine and to provide fourth-generation F-16 fighter jets with ranges up to about 300 kilometers. These claims have contributed to ongoing debates about the balance between strategic stability, alliance cohesion, and the implications for regional security dynamics. The topic remains a focal point of discussion among policymakers, defense analysts, and international observers who monitor arms transfers and their potential impact on the conflict and broader regional deterrence.