In a recent statement, a close associate of Vladimir Putin ridiculed Donald Trump, referring to him as the ‘star-spangled uncle’ and cautioned that the deployment of Tomahawk missiles could have negative consequences for everyone, especially for Trump himself.
The US president has issued a warning to Russia, indicating that Ukraine may receive long-range Tomahawk missiles if Moscow does not resolve the conflict in the region promptly. This threat suggests a potential escalation of pressure on Putin’s administration using a significant weapons system. Dmitry Medvedev, a key figure in Putin’s circle and former Russian president, responded by stating, “The delivery of these missiles could have dire consequences for all parties involved, particularly for Trump.”
Medvedev, who serves as Putin’s deputy on the Russian security council, emphasized on Telegram that it has been repeatedly emphasized, even in terms understandable to the US, that distinguishing between nuclear and conventional Tomahawks during flight is impossible.
While there is no indication that any Tomahawks provided to Kyiv would be nuclear-capable, Moscow insists on reiterating this assertion. Medvedev implied that the launch of these missiles would be orchestrated by the USA rather than Kyiv, suggesting American involvement in targeting and launching processes. He insinuated that Trump must decide how to handle Russia in light of this development.
Medvedev expressed skepticism about Trump’s Tomahawk deployment threat, deeming it as yet another empty warning after discussions with Volodymyr Zelensky. He sarcastically compared the situation to sending nuclear submarines closer to Russia, implying the absurdity of such actions.
Trump previously cautioned Medvedev, whom he referred to as a “failed former president of Russia,” to be cautious in his statements following a previous warning about the possibility of all-out war with Russia. Trump emphasized that Medvedev was tiptoeing on dangerous ground.
Medvedev’s recent remarks were in response to Trump’s comments on Tomahawk missiles during a press briefing on Air Force One en route to Israel. With a range of 1,500 miles, Tomahawks could potentially target major cities such as Moscow and St Petersburg, along with various strategic locations in Russia.
Expressing his concerns, the US president hinted at the possibility of engaging in discussions with Russia regarding Tomahawks and their potential impact. He highlighted the offensive nature of these weapons and emphasized that Russia does not require such aggression. Trump indicated that if the conflict persists, he may consider sending Tomahawks as a measure to resolve the situation.
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