August 
The war of words escalates.
The war of words escalates.
Rising tensions over missile threats
A sharp escalation in rhetoric emerged after former U.S. President Donald Trump suggested supplying Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles.
Russia reacted with alarm, citing the missiles’ potential to strike deep into its territory. The debate adds new fuel to already strained U.S.–Russia relations amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Medvedev’s growing hostility
Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian president and now deputy chair of Russia’s Security Council, has become one of Moscow’s most aggressive voices.
He frequently targets Western leaders online and frames the Ukraine war as part of a broader clash with the West. His latest remarks take aim directly at Donald Trump, whom he accuses of reckless provocation.
The Tomahawk dilemma
According to the newspaper Digi24, Medvedev has repeatedly challenged Trump on social media, arguing that these missiles are indistinguishable from their nuclear counterparts in flight — raising fears of a catastrophic misinterpretation.
In their view, such a delivery could trigger an uncontrollable response.
Nuclear ambiguity and sharp warnings
According to Digi24 the same concern was also raised by President Putin’s spokesman.
The warning highlights how Russia views the missile issue as deeply linked to its national security.
Trump’s conditional threat
Donald Trump, speaking publicly on Sunday, said he might approve sending Tomahawks to Ukraine if Russia doesn’t end the war.
His message was intentionally vague — a hallmark of his negotiation style — but enough to spark immediate condemnation from Moscow. The comments reflect a more assertive tone from Trump on Ukraine.
Submarines and mockery
Medvedev ridiculed Trump’s earlier claim that he had sent U.S. nuclear submarines closer to Russia.
He mocked it as an empty boast, sarcastically writing about submarines. The jab reflects the ongoing personal rivalry between the two, as well as Medvedev’s flair for caustic commentary.
Direct warning to Trump
According to Digi24, Medvedev wrote on Telegram: “The delivery of these missiles can have negative consequences for everyone — and, first of all, for Trump himself.”
His statement signals that Russia views the potential missile deployment as a personal provocation — and that retaliation could be direct, not just diplomatic.
U.S., Russia, and Ukraine on edge
As the rhetoric intensifies, the stakes rise for all involved. Trump’s positioning on Ukraine now intersects with global nuclear anxieties.
Russia continues to warn of irreversible damage to ties with the U.S., while Ukraine insists any supplied Tomahawks would be used strictly for military targets — not civilians.
This article is made and published by auk1, which may have used AI in the preparation
