Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that sending Tomahawk cruise missiles to Kyiv would seriously damage ties between Moscow and Washington.
In a statement on Wednesday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the U.S. decision could “risk escalating confrontations and irreparably harm Russian‑US relations” that were only beginning to show signs of dialogue.
“We urge Washington to use maximum restraint on this highly sensitive topic, which could further complicate the way out of the Ukraine crisis,” Zakharova added. She said Russia is closely watching moves on the missiles.
Earlier, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said the White House was weighing a plan for European NATO allies to buy U.S. Tomahawks for Ukraine, but the final approval would come from President Donald Trump. Vance noted, “We’re looking at a number of European requests,” and that the Trump administration wants Europe to take on more of the burden—not just give money and weapons.
During a meeting with Trump at the United Nations in September, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked for the missiles. Trump reportedly said, “We’ll work on it.” Vance called on Russia to “come to the table and actually talk seriously about peace.”
A Tomahawk missile is a U.S.-made, subsonic cruise missile that can travel 460 – 2,500 km, depending on the model. If deployed from parts of Europe, it could reach targets near Moscow, raising the stakes for Ukraine‑Russia tensions and U.S.‑Russia diplomacy.
Source: ianslive
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