As the conflict in Ukraine continues, many citizens are turning to unexpected sources for insight and comfort, including tarot readings. During a recent livestream, prominent Ukrainian tarot reader Tetya Fanya engaged with nearly 60,000 viewers on YouTube to address a pressing question: Will Ukraine receive the highly sought-after Tomahawk missiles from the United States?
Fanya posed the question directly, “Will Ukraine receive the Tomahawks?” She then began to interpret the cards, exploring the reasons behind the absence of these powerful weapons. The long-range Tomahawk missiles are viewed as essential by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has made numerous appeals to the US government for their provision. Zelensky argues that these missiles could compel Russian President Vladimir Putin to engage in negotiations to end the ongoing invasion that has persisted for over three years.
In a notable statement, Zelensky even indicated he would nominate former President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize should the Tomahawk missiles be sent to Ukraine. These missiles can strike targets up to 1,500 miles away, making them a formidable deterrent capable of threatening even Moscow directly. A senior US congressional aide described the potential impact of these weapons, stating they would “scare the s–t out of the Russians more than almost anything else we could do.”
During her livestream, Fanya drew the knight of pentacles, a card symbolizing steady progress toward goals. She noted that Ukraine has been requesting Tomahawk missiles since the Biden administration but has faced repeated rejections. The groundwork for these requests began during Zelensky’s initial interactions with Trump in 2019, as confirmed by Ukrainian officials.
“This is a long game,” Fanya explained during the broadcast. She continued her readings by pulling two additional cards: the page of pentacles and the five of pentacles. These cards suggested mixed outcomes, hinting that the arrival of Tomahawks may be a more distant prospect than some Ukrainians hope.
Fanya commented on the general sentiment surrounding the Tomahawk missiles, stating, “The proponents of this weapon believe it is some kind of promising missile that can deter the enemy. There is an expectation that in the future — that is not now — it will be useful.”
In the backdrop of these discussions, the Pentagon recently approved the potential sale of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, according to a report from CNN. The ultimate decision now rests with Trump, who previously expressed concerns regarding the risks of escalation associated with providing such weapons. He indicated a desire to “find out what they’re doing with them.”
Fanya’s tarot sessions have increasingly focused on the war, addressing the needs and hopes of Ukrainians, including those living in Russian-occupied territories. “People really want to return home,” she shared with the Kyiv Independent, reflecting the deep yearning for peace and stability in a country grappling with ongoing conflict.
As Ukraine continues to navigate its precarious situation, the intersection of traditional beliefs and modern geopolitical struggles reveals the complex landscape in which its citizens seek clarity and hope.
