On a recent morning, Russian Security Council Deputy Chair Dmitry Medvedev reacted strongly to Donald Trump’s statement on potentially supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if Russia does not end the war. Medvedev posted on Telegram, framing such a move as tantamount to a nuclear threat, even suggesting that supplying Tomahawks would equal “nuclear war.”
Trump made his remarks aboard Air Force One en route to Israel, underlining the possibility of the US giving Ukraine powerful weapons to deter Russia. The Kremlin officially backed Medvedev’s rhetoric. Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned that such deliveries could escalate hostilities, as American specialists would have to support Ukraine in deploying these missiles.
Analysts highlight that providing Tomahawks could shift the strategic balance: targets up to 1,000 km inside Russia, including military and energy facilities, would come under threat. Moscow would be forced to spread out air defense resources, weakening their coverage and opening possibilities for Ukraine to conduct combined strikes.
The impact depends on the quantity and conditions of missile use: 10-20 under strict restrictions would have little effect, but hundreds could present Russia with a major challenge. Ultimately, victory requires comprehensive Western support and reliable arms supply for Ukraine.
Historically, Russian threats have not materialized, but still weigh on Western decisions. Trump’s signals indicate US support for Ukraine continues. Final decisions on Tomahawk supplies will depend on further negotiations.
