America and Russia have a rough relationship. The Ukraine War has done nothing but amplify that.
And now the Kremlin sent a warning shot to Trump that is raising eyebrows.
Medvedev’s Escalation Warning Targets U.S. Arms Aid
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev issued a direct threat against potential U.S. military support for Ukraine, cautioning that delivering Tomahawk missiles could spiral into catastrophic consequences worldwide, with President Donald Trump bearing the brunt of the fallout.
In a Russian-language Telegram post translated by Google, Medvedev wrote that if the U.S. supplies Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles, that “could end badly for everyone … most of all, for Trump himself.”
“It’s been said a hundred times, in a manner understandable even to the star-spangled man, that it’s impossible to distinguish a nuclear Tomahawk missile from a conventional one in flight,” Russian Security Council Deputy Chair Medvedev noted, highlighting the inherent risks of miscalculation in aerial intercepts.
The remarks come amid heightened tensions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, now in its fourth year, where Western arms deliveries have repeatedly drawn Kremlin ire.
Trump’s Mid-Flight Comments on Strategic Leverage
From aboard Air Force One en route to a domestic event on Sunday, President Trump openly considered ramping up aid to Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, contingent on stalled peace talks.
Describing the precision-guided weapons as a “very offensive weapon,” Trump added, “honestly, Russia does not need that,” signaling a willingness to bolster Kyiv’s defenses while underscoring Moscow’s vulnerabilities.
Trump, who has positioned himself as a potential peace broker between the warring parties, has repeatedly called for negotiations to end the conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives and disrupted global energy and food supplies. His administration has balanced aid packages with diplomatic overtures, including recent backchannel communications with Russian officials.
Zelenskyy’s Vow: Missiles for Military Targets Only
In a concurrent interview on the Fox News Channel, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the prospective missile transfers, pledging their use would be strictly limited to legitimate military operations.
During an appearance on the Fox News Channel, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated that Tomahawks would be utilized for “only military goals,” asserting that Ukraine never attacks Russian civilians.
Zelenskyy, whose forces have relied on U.S.-supplied systems like ATACMS rockets for deep strikes, emphasized Ukraine’s adherence to international norms amid accusations from Moscow of civilian targeting.
The discussion followed a weekend of intensified Russian drone assaults on Ukrainian cities, prompting fresh calls for enhanced air defenses.
