Russian reaction to Trump's statements
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev reacted to the statement of the US President Donald Trump on the possibility of transferring missiles to Ukraine «Tomahawk», and threatened «consequences for all parties».
«The delivery of Tomahawks could end badly for everyone - first of all, for Trump himself,“ Medvedev wrote in his commentary.
The Russian politician added that such steps «expand the geography of the conflict» and could allegedly provoke an «unpredictable response» from Moscow.
Context.
Earlier, Donald Trump said in a commentary Fox News said. is considering the possibility of transferring Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine«, If Moscow does not stop the war.
According to him, such weapons are «offensive and very powerful», and it is their potential supply that could force the Kremlin to negotiate.
Following these statements, a number of Russian officials criticised the move, and Medvedev traditionally resorted to intimidating and threatening rhetoric, repeating the thesis that «Western interference is unacceptable».
Expert opinions
Political analysts say that Medvedev's statement is part of a routine Kremlin's information and psychological campaign, aimed at putting pressure on the White House and demonstrating «nuclear blackmail» in response to US initiatives.
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