Daniel Davis Deep Dive PREDICTION: NO TOMAHAWKS for UKRAINE /Lt Col Daniel Davis
Oct 17, 2025
The discussion kicks off with Trump's controversial Tomahawk comments and Zelensky's hopes during his Washington visit. A deep dive into Trump's lengthy call with Putin reveals complexities in US-Russia diplomacy. Daniel Davis critiques ongoing support for Ukraine, questioning its viability and the implications for US resources. He raises concerns about potential violations of international law with military actions and urges a focus on post-war stability. European leaders' perspectives highlight a cautious approach to avoid further conflict.
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Tomahawks Are A Major Escalation Risk
- Tomahawk missiles are strategically significant and risk major escalation if used.
- Donald Trump emphasized scarcity and domestic need as reasons to withhold them from Ukraine.
Extended Trump–Putin Call Reset Talks
- Trump held a 2.5-hour call with Putin and moved toward ministerial talks and a possible Budapest meeting.
- Russia told negotiators it prefers a diplomatic settlement and warned Tomahawks won't change battlefield fundamentals.
Tomahawk Use Wouldn’t Change The War
- Russia said Tomahawk strikes would cause pain but not alter the war's fundamentals.
- Davis argues most provided Tomahawks would be older models and largely ineffective against Russian defenses.