Russia warns of consequences over U.S. Tomahawk missile support.
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The United States plans to share intelligence with Ukraine to support missile strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. The Trump administration has approved sharing targeting data as it considers sending advanced weapons to Kyiv. This intelligence will help Ukraine hit strategic Russian targets such as oil refineries and pipelines—key sources of revenue and resources fueling Russia’s war effort.
The WSJ also reported that U.S. officials are urging NATO allies to provide similar intelligence support. Additionally, the U.S. is weighing whether to supply Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles and Barracuda munitions, though no final decision has been made.
Russia has responded sharply. On October 1, Moscow’s UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya warned of consequences if the U.S. sends Tomahawk missiles. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the Kremlin is monitoring the situation and believes Tomahawks won’t shift the military balance, even if deployed.
According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently asked Trump in a private meeting to sell Tomahawks to Ukraine. Sources say Trump seemed open to the request. With a range of up to 1,500 miles, Tomahawk missiles could allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory—including Moscow.
Last week, Trump reportedly described Russia as a “paper tiger,” citing U.S. intelligence suggesting Russia is facing economic collapse and military setbacks. He also voiced, for the first time, his belief that Ukraine could eventually regain full control over its territory.
