Summary
Former Russian President Dmitri Medvedev warned President Donald Trump that sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine might have negative consequences. This comes after discussions on potentially supplying these long-range missiles to Ukraine, which could enhance Ukraine's ability to strike deep into Russia. Ukraine's President Zelensky and President Trump discussed strengthening Ukraine's capabilities in recent conversations.
Key Facts
- Former Russian President Dmitri Medvedev warned against the U.S. sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
- President Trump mentioned the possibility of sending these missiles while speaking with journalists.
- Tomahawk missiles can travel about 1,550 miles and would boost Ukraine's long-range strike ability.
- Russian officials have said that using these missiles would damage U.S.-Russia relations.
- Ukraine's President Zelensky and President Trump recently talked about increasing Ukraine's military strength.
- Discussions about supplying these missiles to Ukraine are ongoing, as noted by both Ukrainian and Russian officials.
- Russian officials have suggested they would respond strongly if the missiles were supplied to Ukraine.
- Medvedev has a history of public disagreements with President Trump.
