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Kremlin Warns US Tomahawk Missile Transfer to Ukraine Risks Escalation

12:09, 13/10/2025, Monday
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Kremlin Warns US Tomahawk Missile Transfer to Ukraine Risks Escalation
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The Kremlin has issued a stern warning that potential US deliveries of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine could have severe consequences, arguing the sophisticated weapons would require American personnel to operate. Russian officials claim such transfers would constitute direct US involvement in the conflict.

The Kremlin has raised serious concerns about potential United States transfers of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, warning that such a move could escalate the conflict with unpredictable consequences. Russian officials contend that operating these advanced weapons systems would necessitate direct American military involvement, fundamentally changing the nature of the war.

Russian Officials' Warnings

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated Monday that providing Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv "could end badly," emphasizing that their deployment would require participation from American technical specialists. Peskov's comments echoed earlier statements from Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, who argued that supplying these missiles would have serious implications for all parties involved in the conflict.

Technical and Strategic Concerns

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Russian authorities specifically highlighted the challenge of distinguishing between conventional and nuclear-capable Tomahawk missiles during flight, raising concerns about potential miscalculation during combat operations. Medvedev previously asserted that any Tomahawk launches would effectively be conducted by the United States rather than Ukraine, given the technical expertise required to operate the sophisticated long-range precision weaponry.

Broader Context of Weapons Transfers

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The Tomahawk missile discussion occurs within the wider context of Western military support for Ukraine, with Russian officials repeatedly warning that transfers of increasingly advanced weapon systems raise escalation risks. While Western nations describe these arms deliveries as essential for Ukraine's self-defense, Moscow characterizes them as direct involvement in the conflict. The debate over weapons capabilities and their operational requirements continues to shape diplomatic exchanges between Russia and NATO member states.



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