Zelenskyy responds to Putin's hysteria over Tomahawk missiles
Photo: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (facebook.com/zelenskyy.official)
Russia fears American long-range Tomahawk missiles, and they could become a key to peace in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
He said he had his second conversation in recent days with US President Donald Trump. The two leaders discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense, including Patriot and other long-range systems.
"We see and hear that Russia is afraid the Americans might give us Tomahawks. That's a signal that such pressure could work for peace," Zelenskyy said.
According to the Ukrainian leader, both governments' teams will now work on what the presidents discussed, including cooperation on energy and gas.
"I also spoke today with French President Macron. Again, the key topics were air defense, our resilience, and the diplomatic steps in the coming weeks. We're coordinating our positions," Zelenskyy added.
Under the agreement, he said, Ukraine will send France a list of its top defense needs, and the deliveries will be accelerated.
Tomahawks for Ukraine
US President Donald Trump recently said the decision to supply Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles was "practically made."
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, for his part, expressed hope that receiving these missiles could force Russia to sober up and come to the negotiating table.
Russia reacted sharply to the news, calling it a "severe blow" to Russian-American relations.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the transfer of Tomahawks to Ukraine could lead to "a serious escalation," claiming the missiles "can be equipped with nuclear warheads."
Russian leader Vladimir Putin said Moscow would strengthen its air defense systems following US reports about supplying long-range Tomahawks to Ukraine.
For more details on what stands behind this decision and whether Ukraine's Armed Forces will actually receive the American strategic missiles, read RBC-Ukraine's article.
