Trump Action Archive

Supporting reports

• Pentagon implements review mechanism blocking Ukraine's use of US long-range missiles against Russian targets — The Pentagon has implemented a review process, developed by undersecretary Elbridge Colby, that requires approval from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth before Ukraine can use US-supplied Atacms missiles to strike targets inside Russia. The mechanism, reportedly in place since late spring 2025, also governs use of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles dependent on US targeting data. This represents a reversal of Biden-era policy that authorized such strikes after North Korean troops entered the conflict in November 2024. The Trump administration frames the restriction as part of efforts to bring Putin to peace negotiations.
• Pentagon blocked Ukraine's use of long-range missiles against Russia — The Wall Street Journal reported that the Pentagon has blocked Ukraine's use of U.S.-made long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (Atacms) to strike targets inside Russia since late spring. Pentagon Undersecretary for Policy Elbridge Colby developed a "review mechanism" to decide on Kyiv's requests, with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth having final approval authority. The restriction has prevented Ukraine from employing a powerful weapon in its defense as the White House sought to woo the Kremlin into peace talks.