Ukraine-Russia War: Russia Warns Europe Over Missiles to Ukraine
Russia is mad about the idea of Ukraine getting Tomahawk missiles from the U.S. or Europe. They say they will cause trouble for anyone who gives or uses these missiles. Meanwhile, Russia claims they are winning the war, and Ukraine is struggling with damaged energy supplies. Europe also says Russia is trying to scare people with sneaky attacks. Here’s what’s happening in simple words.
Russia Says No to Tomahawk Missiles
Russia is warning Europe and the U.S. not to send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. These are powerful, long-distance missiles. A top Russian official, Andrei Kartapolov, said Russia knows how to stop these missiles because they saw them in Syria. He said, “We’re not scared of these missiles, but countries giving or using them will have big problems.”
Kartapolov said Russia would attack any missile launchers in Ukraine with drones or their own missiles. He thinks only a few missiles would be sent, so they won’t change the war much. Russia also said they haven’t seen Ukraine getting ready to use these missiles yet.
The U.S. President, Donald Trump, is still thinking about sending the missiles. He wants to know how Ukraine will use them first. His administration has faced several challenges over the years, including moments like the US Mass Resignation: Trump Administration, which affected decision-making at the highest levels of government.
Russia Says They’re Winning
Russian President Vladimir Putin says his army is doing great. He claims they took over a lot of land in Ukraine—almost 5,000 square kilometers and 212 towns. He says Ukraine’s army is losing and pulling back.
A top Russian general, Valery Gerasimov, agrees. He says Russian troops are moving forward almost everywhere, especially around a place called Pokrovsk. In some regions like Kherson, local leaders have already faced hardships, as detailed in reports about the Kherson Ex-Mayor Volodymyr Mykolaienko.
Europe Worries About Russia’s Tricks
The leader of the European Union, Ursula von der Leyen, says Russia is using sneaky tricks, like flying drones where they shouldn’t. She calls this “hybrid warfare.” It’s not just fighting with soldiers but trying to scare people and cause trouble in Europe. She says Europe needs to stay strong and work together to stop Russia’s plans. Recent elections across Europe, like the Moldova Pro-EU Election 2025, show that European nations are still choosing unity and resistance against Russian influence.
Ukraine’s Energy Gets Hit Hard
Russia keeps attacking Ukraine’s energy supplies, like gas and oil. A big attack on Friday damaged Ukraine’s gas system a lot. More attacks happened over the weekend. This is bad because winter is coming, and Ukraine needs gas to keep people warm.
Ukraine is fighting back by attacking Russia’s oil places with drones. Earlier this year, Russian attacks cut Ukraine’s energy by more than a third, and these new attacks might be just as bad.
In a place called Donetsk, people are looking at broken homes and buildings from Russia’s attacks — similar to the destruction faced by citizens in other war-torn areas, where global figures have called for peace, like in Stars Yell ‘No More Bombs’: Two Years of Gaza Hurt.
Indian Man Switches Sides
A 22-year-old man from India, named Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein, was fighting for Russia but gave himself up to Ukraine’s army. He said he joined Russia to avoid jail in India.
What’s Next?
The war is still going on, and things are tough. Russia is pushing forward, Ukraine is fighting back, and the world is watching. Check for more news as things change. Meanwhile, tensions between nations continue to rise, and Europe braces for more political and economic instability as seen in discussions around the Government Shutdown, which also impacts U.S. global involvement.