Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev warned on Monday that potential U.S. supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine could lead to dire consequences, particularly for U.S. President Donald Trump. Medvedev highlighted the challenge of distinguishing between nuclear-armed and conventional Tomahawk missiles post-launch, echoing a previous statement from President Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson. Expressing concern, Medvedev suggested that Russia’s response might involve nuclear capabilities.
President Trump reiterated his consideration of offering long-range Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv if the conflict in Ukraine persists. Medvedev responded to Trump’s remarks, questioning the seriousness of the threat and drawing a comparison to past actions like sending nuclear submarines closer to Russia.
In response to the potential supply of Tomahawks, Putin emphasized that such a move could severely damage U.S.-Russia relations, with the missiles capable of reaching Moscow from Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy assured that any Tomahawk missiles received would be used solely for military purposes and not against Russian civilians. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declined to provide further comments, reiterating Moscow’s stance that any use of such weapons would involve U.S. participation.
