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Russia Issues Blunt Warning to Trump on Tomahawks for Ukraine

Russia Issues Blunt Warning to Trump on Tomahawks for Ukraine

Summary

Russia has warned it will respond if the United States decides to send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. This follows Ukraine's request for these long-range weapons from U.S. President Donald Trump. Russia commented on intelligence sharing between the U.S. and Ukraine that could enable strikes on Russian territory.

Key Facts

  • Russia warned of a response if the U.S. sends Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked for these missiles from the U.S.
  • President Trump is considering the request amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts.
  • Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for Putin, made the statement at a press briefing.
  • Russian media reports mentioned U.S. and NATO providing intelligence to Ukraine.
  • This intelligence could help Ukraine make deeper strikes into Russia.

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