Russia has issued a warning after US President Donald Trump suggested sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if the war with Russia does not end. The warning has raised concerns of a serious escalation in the conflict.
Trump, 79, made the comments while flying to Israel, where he helped negotiate a Gaza peace deal. He told reporters that he might supply Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles, calling them “an incredible weapon” capable of striking targets up to 1,500 miles away.
In response, Dmitri Medvedev, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, said that providing Ukraine with these weapons “could end badly for everyone,” including Trump himself. He described the potential delivery as “a serious escalation” and noted that Tomahawks are nuclear-capable missiles.
Medvedev added that the threat would not change the situation on Ukraine’s front lines but would increase tensions. “We see and hear that Russia fears the possibility of the United States providing us with Tomahawks,” he said, highlighting the pressure on peace talks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that he is working with Trump to strengthen Ukraine’s defense. The missile threat comes shortly after Trump helped broker a Gaza peace plan, aiming to create a “de-radicalized, terror-free zone” in the region.
Tomahawk cruise missiles are typically 5.6 metres long, travel at speeds up to 550 miles per hour, and are known for their precision in military operations.
The latest developments add new tensions to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and show the risks of escalating military support discussions.
