Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has warned that the world is entering a “very dramatic moment” as tensions continue to rise between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine.
His comments came shortly after U.S.-supplied Tomahawk missiles reportedly reached Ukrainian soil a move that has drawn a sharp response from Moscow. The Kremlin has made it clear that it views this escalation as a major threat to regional and global stability.
“The topic of Tomahawks is of extreme concern,” Peskov said during an interview with Russian state television journalist Pavel Zarubin. “Now is really a very dramatic moment in terms of the fact that tensions are escalating from all sides.”
The statement follows President Trump’s recent policy shift, which reportedly came after stalled negotiations with Vladimir Putin.
Why Tomahawks Have Sparked Alarm in Moscow
The U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles are among the most advanced weapons in Washington’s arsenal, capable of striking targets up to 2,500 kilometers away. With this range, Ukrainian forces can now target key Russian infrastructure deep inside the country.
According to defense experts, some older variants of these missiles were capable of carrying nuclear warheads, which adds to the Kremlin’s anxiety.
“Just imagine: a long-range missile is launched and we know that it could be nuclear. What should the Russian Federation think? How should Russia react?” Peskov asked rhetorically. “Military experts overseas should understand this.”
Escalation on the Battlefield
Over the weekend, Russia intensified attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid, launching a new wave of strikes targeting power infrastructure. According to Ukrainian officials, multiple regions including Kyiv, Donetsk, Odesa, and Chernihiv were hit overnight.
Mykola Kalashnyk, the governor of the Kyiv region, reported that two employees of DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private energy company, were injured in the strikes.
President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attacks on social media, saying:
“Russia continues its aerial terror against our cities and communities, intensifying strikes on our energy infrastructure.”
He added that over the past week alone, more than 3,100 drones, 92 missiles, and 1,360 glide bombs were launched by Russian forces.
Zelensky Calls for Stronger Sanctions
In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Zelensky called for tougher secondary sanctions on buyers of Russian oil, which he said are helping to fund Moscow’s ongoing war.
“Sanctions, tariffs, and joint actions against the buyers of Russian oil those who finance this war must all remain on the table,” Zelensky said.
He also revealed details of a “very productive” phone call with President Trump, in which they discussed strengthening Ukraine’s air defense systems, energy resilience, and long-range capabilities.
The Global Stakes
The situation marks one of the most dangerous flashpoints in the Russia–Ukraine conflict since the war began. With Tomahawk missiles now in Ukrainian hands and Russia’s airstrikes intensifying, both sides are escalating rhetoric and operations.
Observers fear that continued miscommunication or miscalculation could risk a wider conflict involving NATO something both Washington and Moscow claim to want to avoid, even as tensions mount.
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