Former Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev cautioned on Monday that the provision of U.S. Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine could lead to adverse consequences for all parties involved, particularly for U.S. President Donald Trump. Medvedev highlighted the challenge of differentiating between Tomahawk missiles carrying nuclear warheads and conventional ones post-launch, echoing a sentiment previously expressed by President Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson.
In a statement on Telegram, Medvedev suggested that Moscow’s response could potentially involve nuclear measures in reaction to Trump’s recent remarks about the possible supply of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv if the conflict in Ukraine persists. Trump had reiterated his stance on Sunday, indicating the provision of such weaponry as a potential option if Putin does not halt the war.
Expressing skepticism towards Trump’s statements, Medvedev referenced similar threats like the deployment of nuclear submarines near Russia. Meanwhile, Putin has vehemently opposed the idea of providing Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles, emphasizing that such a move would severely damage U.S.-Russia relations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy assured that any Tomahawk missiles received would be utilized solely for military purposes and not directed towards civilian targets in Russia. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov refrained from providing additional comments on the matter, reiterating Moscow’s stance that any use of such weapons would necessitate U.S. involvement.
