Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the US supplying Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles would lead to the “destruction” of relations between Moscow and Washington, marking a “qualitatively new stage of escalation.”
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The warning comes as the US, led by Vice President JD Vance, is considering Kyiv’s request for the 2,500 km-range missiles, which could strike deep inside Russia, including Moscow. Putin claimed the missiles could not be used without direct US military involvement.
US officials, however, have expressed doubt about the feasibility of the transfer, citing that current Tomahawk inventories are committed to the U.S. Navy and other uses.
Headline: Tomahawk Standoff: Putin Threatens to ‘Destroy’ US Ties Over Long-Range Missiles
Russian President Vladimir Putin has dramatically escalated tensions with Washington, warning that any US decision to arm Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles would “destroy” US-Russia relations. This sharp threat comes less than two months after his summit with US President Donald Trump, who has recently criticized Russia’s war effort as a “paper tiger.”
The potential missile transfer, which is being considered by the Trump administration, would allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory, as the Tomahawks have a range of 2,500 km. Putin declared the move would trigger a “qualitatively new stage of escalation,” requiring direct participation of US military personnel.
The warning also highlights the increasingly strained dynamic between the two leaders, with Trump casting doubt on Russia’s military strength and Putin questioning if NATO itself is a “paper tiger” for failing to stop Russia’s advance.
Headline: Russia Warns of ‘New Escalation’ if US Sends 2,500 km-Range Tomahawks to Kyiv; Officials Cite Inventory Constraints
The debate over supplying Ukraine with long-range offensive weapons has intensified, with Russian President Vladimir Putin warning that the delivery of Tomahawk cruise missiles would be an unprecedented escalation. Putin stated the 2,500-kilometre range missiles, which place all of European Russia within reach, would require “direct participation of US military personnel” to be used effectively.
Putin insisted that while the missiles could cause damage, Russia would simply “shoot them down and improve its own air defence.”
Despite Vice President JD Vance confirming that Washington is considering Ukraine’s request, US officials have privately cast doubt on the plan’s feasibility. Sources indicate that current Tomahawk inventories are tied up with the U.S. Navy and other military commitments, potentially blocking the transfer. The US is, however, moving forward with providing Ukraine with intelligence on long-range energy infrastructure targets inside Russia.
