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Investing.com -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Wednesday that the momentum for a Ukrainian peace settlement that emerged after the August summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump has "proven to be exhausted."
Ryabkov warned that the potential deployment of U.S. Tomahawk missiles in Ukraine would represent a "qualitative" change in the conflict situation, according to Interfax news agency.
The Russian diplomat urged U.S. leadership to take a "sober and responsible approach" regarding the possible transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
Earlier this week, Trump stated he would want to understand Ukraine’s intended use of Tomahawks before approving their provision, citing concerns about escalating the Russia-Ukraine war.
Russia’s response to any potential supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine "will be harsh and asymmetrical," according to a senior Russian lawmaker cited by RIA news agency.
In additional comments, Ryabkov announced that Russia would impose travel restrictions on diplomats from "unfriendly countries" that decide to limit the movement of Russian diplomats.
Regarding arms control, Ryabkov stated that Russia had "extended a hand" to the United States with its proposal on the New START Treaty, but added that if the U.S. is not interested, then "we will manage without it."
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