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Russia Steps Up Warnings as Trump Weighs Tomahawks for Ukraine

Analysts warn of months-long timelines, platform constraints, limiting any near-term effect.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a press conference following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S., August 15, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
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Gladkov said the strike had hit a sports hall

Overview

  • President Donald Trump said he has "sort of made a decision" on supplying Tomahawk cruise missiles and wants clarity on how Ukraine would employ them, with no transfer announced by the White House.
  • Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov cautioned that use of Tomahawks would require direct U.S. personnel involvement and said such a move would mark a serious escalation.
  • Andrei Kartapolov, a senior Russian lawmaker, vowed Russia would shoot down Tomahawks and strike launch sites, while state TV guest Alexey Zhuravlyov threatened Poland’s Rzeszów hub if missiles are provided.
  • Institute for the Study of War estimates suggest extended‑range variants could put roughly 1,900–1,945 Russian military targets and dozens of air bases within reach of Ukrainian forces.
  • Reporting highlights major hurdles for Kyiv, including the lack of suitable launch platforms, potential months-long delivery timelines, limited U.S. stocks, and possible restrictions on authorization to fire.