Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev warned on Monday that the potential supply of U.S. Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine could have negative consequences for all parties involved, particularly U.S. President Donald Trump. Medvedev emphasized the difficulty in distinguishing between Tomahawk missiles carrying nuclear warheads and conventional ones once they are launched, echoing similar concerns raised by President Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson.
In response to Trump’s recent statements indicating the possibility of providing long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if the conflict in Ukraine persists, Medvedev suggested on Telegram that Moscow’s reaction could involve nuclear measures. Trump hinted at the potential deployment of Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv if Putin does not halt the war, stating, “Do they want to have Tomahawks going in their direction? I don’t think so.”
Medvedev expressed skepticism regarding Trump’s remarks, likening them to past empty threats such as the positioning of nuclear submarines closer to Russia. Putin has strongly opposed the idea of supplying Ukraine with Tomahawks, citing the potential strain it could place on U.S.-Russia relations, as these missiles could reach targets across European Russia, including Moscow.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy assured that Ukraine would only utilize Tomahawk missiles for military purposes and would not target civilians in Russia if provided with these weapons. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov refrained from providing new comments on the matter on Monday, reiterating Moscow’s stance that any use of such weaponry would necessitate U.S. involvement.