Why Russia views Trump's threat to supply Tomahawks to Ukraine as an escalation in the war

15/10/2025 6 min
Why Russia views Trump's threat to supply Tomahawks to Ukraine as an escalation in the war

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Episode Synopsis

Russia views the potential supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine as a significant escalation for two main reasons: the missiles' long range, which could enable strikes deep inside Russian territory, and the potential confusion with nuclear-capable missiles. This has drawn strong warnings from Moscow, including hints of nuclear retaliation.

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