Russian President's press secretary Peskov once again emphasized in a briefing on the 13th that the operation of complex missiles such as the "Tomahawk" requires the participation of American experts, so supplying these missiles to Ukraine could indeed lead to serious consequences.

On the same day, Vladimir Medvedev, vice chairman of the Russian Federation Security Council and head of the United Russia Party, stated that supplying "Tomahawk" cruise missiles to Ukraine "could bring trouble to everyone, especially Trump himself."

According to Medvedev, the nuclear warhead version and the conventional version of the "Tomahawk" missile are indistinguishable during flight. The launcher of the nuclear warhead version would not be Ukraine, but the United States. In the absence of the ability to distinguish between the versions of the missile and the launcher, Medvedev asked: How should Russia respond? He pointed out that this is precisely the problem with supplying "Tomahawk" missiles.

The "Tomahawk" cruise missile is an subsonic long-range cruise missile manufactured by the United States, usually launched from ships and submarines, mainly used for naval deployment, and also has land-based models, with a maximum range exceeding 2000 kilometers.

US President Trump said on the 12th, "If the Ukraine-Russia conflict cannot be resolved, I may tell (Russian President) Putin that I may provide 'Tomahawk' missiles to Ukraine." In addition, Trump also said that the Ukrainian side hopes to obtain 'Tomahawk' missiles, which will enhance its combat capability."

Ukrainian Delegation Heads to the US to Warm Up for Zelenskyy's Meeting with Trump

Yermak, the head of the Ukrainian presidential office (photo)

The head of the Ukrainian presidential office, Yermak, announced on the 13th that a Ukrainian delegation led by Prime Minister Syvrydenko is on its way to Washington, USA. Yermak stated that Ukraine and the US will discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defense system and long-range strike capabilities, enhancing the resilience of the energy system, and sanctions against Russia.

Analysts believe that this is a reconnaissance group sent before Zelenskyy's visit to the US to meet Trump again. It was reported that Trump is expected to meet Zelenskyy at the White House this week. This meeting arrangement stems from discussions between the two sides about the possibility of the US approving the transfer of "Tomahawk" missiles to Ukraine.

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