Russia has issued a stark warning that supplying Ukraine with U.S. long-range Tomahawk missiles would risk a major escalation, with potential consequences for all parties involved—including the United States.
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev argued that once launched, it is nearly impossible to distinguish between nuclear and conventional Tomahawks mid-flight, raising the specter of miscalculation. He suggested that such a development would pose a grave threat to global stability and could backfire especially on U.S. leadership.
Earlier, President Trump floated the possibility of providing these missiles to Ukraine if Russia refuses to end its war. In retaliation, Russian officials say that such a move would constitute direct U.S. involvement and threaten diplomatic relations, potentially even provoking a military response.
The debate over arms transfers has reignited tension between Washington and Moscow, placing strategic escalation and regional balance at the forefront of the conflict.