Putin-Trump Peace Momentum ‘Gone,’ Says Russian Official as Tensions Rise Over Ukraine
Moscow Warns of “Harsh Response” if US Delivers Tomahawk Missiles to Kyiv
The initial momentum for a peace deal in Ukraine following the high-profile meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Alaska has largely evaporated, according to a senior Russian official quoted by Deutsche Welle (DW) on Wednesday.
The official, speaking after weeks of speculation about renewed diplomacy, said the “impetus for peace has gone,” hinting that Moscow no longer sees realistic prospects for talks with Washington or Kyiv.
The Alaska summit, which took place in mid-August, was initially hailed as a breakthrough moment that could pave the way for de-escalation. However, since the meeting, hostilities on the frontlines have intensified rather than eased, with both sides trading blame for continued air strikes and territorial assaults.
Russia Warns Against Tomahawk Missile Supplies
In a related development, Moscow has warned the United States of severe consequences if it proceeds with supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said any deployment of such weapons would represent a “major escalation” and would be met with a “harsh and proportional response.”
The warning follows recent statements by senior US defense officials confirming that Washington is “considering all options” to bolster Ukraine’s air defense and long-range strike capabilities.
Analysts believe Moscow’s threat underscores growing anxiety about the widening range of Western weapons in Ukrainian hands, particularly after the successful use of US-made ATACMS and British Storm Shadow missiles in recent counterattacks.
Peace Prospects Fade Amid Intensified Fighting
The renewed fighting across eastern and southern Ukraine has further dampened hopes for diplomacy. Reports from both Russian and Ukrainian media indicate heavy clashes in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, with neither side making significant territorial gains.
International observers say the fading diplomatic momentum reflects deeper mistrust between Moscow and Washington, even after the Alaska meeting was seen as a potential turning point.
“While both leaders spoke of peace, actions on the ground tell a different story,” one European diplomat told DW. “Without sustained talks and credible commitments, the conflict risks sliding into a long-term stalemate.”
As of Wednesday, October 7, the war shows little sign of slowing, with both militaries intensifying their operations ahead of the winter season — a period often used to regroup and reinforce positions.
Key Takeaways
- Russia says post-summit peace momentum has “gone.”
- Moscow threatens a “harsh response” to US Tomahawk missile supplies.
- Fighting intensifies across Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia.
- Diplomatic optimism fades amid renewed military escalation.
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