Summary
Nikolay Azarov, a former Ukrainian prime minister now in Russia, warned President Donald Trump. Azarov said Trump's possible support for Ukraine's request for Tomahawk missiles is a mistake and could affect Trump's role as a peace mediator. Russian leaders are concerned about Ukraine gaining missiles that can target deep within Russia.
Key Facts
- Nikolay Azarov is Ukraine's former prime minister who fled to Russia in 2014.
- Azarov issued his warning through a Russian state-run news agency.
- He claims to have political refugee status in Russia, granted at the request of President Vladimir Putin.
- Azarov's warning is related to the Trump administration's discussions about providing Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
- Russian leaders fear these missiles could allow Ukraine to hit targets inside Russia.
- This situation is evolving, and more updates are expected.
