Putin Warns U.S. Against Sending Tomahawks to Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning to the U.S., cautioning against the supply of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine. He views this as a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Putin has labelled the potential delivery of Tomahawks a 'qualitatively new stage of escalation'. Despite Vice President JD Vance's suggestion, Putin expects the U.S. to refrain from sending these missiles.
Analysts, however, question whether the U.S. would indeed provide Tomahawks due to their complexity and the U.S. military's own needs. Meanwhile, Ukraine has been pushing for more powerful long-range weapons to counter Russian aggression. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly requested such weapons from President Trump.
A Tomahawk missile boasts an impressive range of 1,500 miles, far exceeding the capabilities of Ukraine's current missile systems. In response, Ukraine is developing its own long-range cruise missile, the Flamingo, with a range of nearly 2,000 miles. Furthermore, Poland and the Netherlands have expressed intentions to supply Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine.
Putin's warning comes as Ukraine seeks to strengthen its military capabilities. The potential supply of Tomahawks could draw the U.S. deeper into the conflict, according to Putin. Despite Trump's threats, Putin's strategy remains unchanged, balancing warnings with praise for the U.S. president.
