Russia warns of escalation risk if US sends Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine
Russia warns that supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine could escalate conflict and target U.S. military personnel involved, with missiles reaching up to 2,500 km, officials say.
- On Monday, Russia cautioned that providing Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles from the US, capable of reaching targets far inside Russian territory, could significantly escalate the conflict.
- This concern follows US Vice President JD Vance's Sunday statement that Washington is considering Ukraine's request for Tomahawks, while President Trump has not made a final decision.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov questioned who would launch and target the missiles, adding that Tomahawks would not change the war's dynamics despite slow Russian gains in eastern Ukraine.
- Andrei Kartapolov, leader of Russia's defense committee, warned that any U.S. military personnel assisting Ukraine with launching Tomahawk missiles would be considered targets, emphasizing that no high-ranking officials or diplomats would be able to offer them protection.
- Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev cautioned Europe cannot afford war with Russia but acknowledged the "possibility of a fatal accident always exists," implying serious risks in escalating the conflict.
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The US announcement that it is considering sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine is a dangerous escalation that risks dragging the country directly into war. This warns the Kremlin – which is now threatening to move its own missiles closer to the US as a countermeasure.


For the first time, US President Donald Trump has put marching missiles for Kiev to the debate. Ukraine could thus directly threaten Moscow. The Kremlin warns.
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Russia warns of escalation risk if US sends Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
MOSCOW — Russia said on Monday that its military was analysing whether or not the United States would supply Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine for strikes deep into Russia, a step that Russian officials say could trigger a steep escalation.
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