Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that supplying long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would irreparably damage relations between Moscow and Washington, stating the move would “lead to the destruction of our relations.” The Russian leader made the remarks in an interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin, emphasizing that any decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to approve the delivery would erase recent improvements in bilateral ties.

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance revealed last month that the White House was considering providing Kiev with Tomahawk missiles, which cost $1.3 million each and have a 2,500km range capable of reaching Moscow. At the Valdai forum, Putin argued that Ukraine’s military would require direct American military involvement to operate the advanced system, adding that such deliveries “will not change the balance of power on the battlefield.” He cited past Russian adaptations to U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles as evidence of this claim.

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy reportedly requested Tomahawks during a meeting with Trump at the UN General Assembly, according to media reports. Vance later confirmed discussions on the matter, while special envoy Keith Kellogg suggested Trump might have authorized long-range strikes into Russia. Meanwhile, Reuters and the Financial Times cited anonymous sources indicating U.S. hesitation due to limited missile inventories and internal skepticism about their battlefield impact.

Putin’s comments underscored Moscow’s opposition to escalating Western military support for Ukraine, framing it as a threat to regional stability.