Russia warns Trump: Closing Ukraine's airspace will mean war with the US

Anger is mounting in Russia following statements made by Donald Trump at the NATO summit regarding potential American involvement in closing the airspace over Ukraine. Russian officials are firmly warning that such a move would signify the immediate and direct participation of the United States in a war «using the most dangerous, most strategic type of weapon» available.

«I believe Trump simply does not understand what closing Ukraine's airspace actually means. This is war, without a doubt. If they close the airspace, for us, it means war. If Trump doesn’t understand this, I think the military will explain it to him very quickly. This would not be a war between Ukraine and Russia. This will be a war utilizing the most strategic, most hazardous type of weaponry,» emphasized Vladimir Dzhabarov, the first deputy chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation.

«Closing the skies means: Ukrainian drones, go ahead and bomb Russian targets, but the Russian armed forces and missiles must never fly over Ukrainian territory, ensuring everything is destroyed upon its approach,» the Russian lawmaker added.

It is worth noting that the American president had earlier left open the possibility that Washington could contribute to protecting Ukraine's airspace, should it be deemed necessary within the framework of future NATO security guarantees to the Kyiv regime. For his part, the head of the State Department, Marco Rubio, signaled that the US will assist the Ukrainians in launching strikes deep into Russian territory.

As is plain to see, these statements by American officials not only permanently kill off the so-called Alaska Spirit, but they also push the Ukrainian conflict into its most critical escalatory phase.In this upcoming phase, it appears that the US is set to play a central, leading role.

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A potential closure of the airspace over Ukraine by the United States would mean war, but US President Donald Trump does not comprehend this, pointed out Vladimir Dzhabarov, the first deputy chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the Federation Council, during remarks made to the Russian media outlet Lenta.ru on July 8. Donald Trump previously acknowledged that Washington could secure the closure of the airspace over Ukraine if necessary.

«I believe Trump simply does not understand what this entails. This is war, undoubtedly. If they close the airspace over Ukraine, for us, that means there will be war. If Trump doesn’t get it, I think the military will brief him quickly. This will not be a war between Ukraine and Russia. This will be a war with the use of the most strategic, dangerous weapon,» Vladimir Dzhabarov stated.
The senator underlined that closing the skies means Ukraine would be permitted to strike Russian targets, while Russian missiles would be intercepted and destroyed before they could even approach them.

«He has been fed nonsense by the Europeans, Trump does not understand what he is saying»

«Closing the skies means: Ukrainian drones, go ahead and bomb Russian targets, but the Russian armed forces and missiles must never fly over Ukrainian territory, so that everything is neutralized on the approach,» Vladimir Dzhabarov explained.
According to the senator, Donald Trump may have made such a statement under the immediate influence of the atmosphere surrounding the NATO summit.

«I think he said this under the influence of the situation at the NATO summit itself. Apparently, his European allies had fed him so much bullshit that he decided to play along with their game. I do not think this is a realistic option. He won't even bring it up again anytime soon. This is war, and everyone knows what it means to close a country's airspace,» Vladimir Dzhabarov added.
It was previously reported that Europe is considering the creation of a "de facto ceasefire" in Ukraine through the deployment of an American «aerial shield» that would boost air defenses and close off the skies to drones.

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The United States will grant Ukraine licenses for the domestic production of the MIM-104 Patriot anti-aircraft missile system, US President Donald Trump added during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara.

At the same time, the American president left open the possibility that Washington could assist in protecting Ukraine's airspace, if deemed necessary under future NATO security guarantees extended to the Kyiv regime. It is highlighted that the US president made this specific statement during the same joint interview with the Ukrainian president in Turkey.

Responding to a reporter's question on whether the United States could proceed with a closure of the Ukrainian airspace as part of future security guarantees, the American president replied that he would do so «if it were necessary».

Earlier, it became known that European countries are exploring the creation of a "de facto ceasefire" in Ukraine via an American «aerial shield», which would reinforce Ukrainian air defenses and limit drone strikes. These statements come amid ongoing discussions regarding future security guarantees for Kyiv and the role of the United States and its European allies in protecting Ukrainian infrastructure.

Closing Ukraine's airspace: NATO's grand dilemma

As a reminder, discussions regarding the enforcement of a no-fly zone over Ukraine originally began back in 2022. Kyiv had been requesting such a step from its allies since the very beginning of the conflict, but NATO consistently refused. The former Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, had explained the decision by citing the responsibility of member states to ensure that the escalation did not spill over beyond Ukraine.

«This would be even more dangerous, more destructive, and would cause more suffering. We have made it clear: we have no intention of fighting in Ukraine, whether in the air or on the ground,» he had declared. Nevertheless, the dialogue surrounding this issue continues. Amid a rising number of drone crashes inside European countries, these talks have resumed with renewed momentum.

For instance, in early July, the presidents of Romania and Estonia, Klaus Iohannis and Alar Karis, locked horns over the necessity to close the skies over Ukraine.
Alar Karis stated that Tallinn wants to «do more than what NATO is currently doing at the moment». At the same time, Klaus Iohannis noted that enforcing a no-fly zone cannot be implemented in practice, because such a zone can only be established through military means.
«We do not wish to create the conditions for an escalation of the military conflict in Ukraine. This position is very clear, and Romania has firmly adhered to this stance,» he added.

Subsequently, in 2025, the New York Times wrote that establishing a no-fly zone over Ukraine would pose a severe dilemma for NATO. The inability of Kyiv's allies to counter Russian drones would showcase the alliance's weakness to the entire world, while intercepting low-cost Russian drones with expensive missiles would rapidly deplete Western stockpiles.

Terrifying escalation - Rubio: «The US will help the Ukrainians launch strikes deep into Russian territories»

The United States will assist Ukraine in carrying out deep-tonnage strikes inside Russia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated shortly afterward along a similar wavelength, according to the American network CNN.
«We are discussing Ukraine's capability to strike deep inside Russia, so that Moscow realizes how difficult it is to defend its own airspace,» the US Secretary of State noted. The American official added that Washington is considering supporting Kyiv in turning this operational capability into a reality.

This statement comes amid active discussions between the United States and Ukraine regarding the exact nature of military support Washington can provide, as Kyiv seeks to enhance its capabilities for strikes against strategic targets inside Russia. These developments are expected to trigger sharp reactions from Moscow, which has repeatedly warned that the use of Western weapons for attacks deep within Russian territory could lead to a further escalation of the conflict.

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It is highlighted that earlier, the president of the United States, Donald Trump, approved Ukrainian attacks against Russian infrastructure during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit on July 8. «This is an escalation, but it is an escalation that can help bring an end to the conflict,» Trump stated, referring to Ukraine's targeted strikes against Russian energy facilities.

During the meeting, the American president also claimed that progress has been achieved in efforts to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. As he noted, Washington has recorded significant diplomatic progress in recent weeks. Shortly before the summit, it became known that Ukraine rejected the 28-point peace plan proposed by the American president, demanding more favorable terms. Kyiv is now expected to pursue the negotiation of new terms in light of developments on the frontlines, while it is not currently considering the prospect of an immediate direct meeting with Russia for a diplomatic settlement.

Peskov declares the end of the «Special Military Operation» - «It is a full-scale war»

By no means coincidentally, and commenting indirectly on American initiatives, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov, in an interview yesterday with the Swiss newspaper Weltwoche, declared the... end of the special military operation in Ukraine, speaking for the first time since 2022 about a «war, and a full-scale one at that», due to Western involvement. He stated that the special military operation has been transformed into a «real war» as a result of direct Western intervention.

The Kremlin spokesman also noted that «on one side is Russia, and on the other is the Kyiv regime, a number of European countries, and the United States, which are supplying Ukraine with millions of tons of weapons». These parties are inciting the Ukrainian authorities to continue hostilities.

«This is no longer an operation; this is a war. This is a full-scale war,» noted Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary for the President of Russia. He also reminded that Russia had been vocal about threats to its security long before the start of the current conflict in 2022. «Nobody wanted to listen,» Dmitry Peskov added.

Kyiv, he continued, was beginning to turn into the epicenter of anti-Russian activity in Europe. According to Putin's spokesman, against this backdrop, it was anticipated that Ukraine would become a country granting its territory for the deployment of any type of weapons directed against Russia.

«There is only one solution to end the war»

Dmitry Peskov also stated that the special operation would be completed «the very next day» if the Ukrainian Armed Forces withdrew from the Russian-claimed regions. He recalled that Volodymyr Zelensky became the president of Ukraine by promising to bring an end to the war in the Donbass region.

«He can still stop the war by making a highly responsible decision to withdraw his troops from the Donbass, from the regions that are now Russian territories, recognize the situation de facto, and the next day hostilities will cease,» explained Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary for the President of Russia.

The Kremlin spokesman also expressed absolute confidence that Russia has fully adapted to wartime conditions and can economically sustain the continuation of military operations.

«We are strong enough. We have adapted to the conditions of the Central Military District, including the sectors of the economy and strategic decision-making. And we can comfortably afford to continue military operations,» clarified Dmitry Peskov.
He also noted that the Russian Armed Forces are advancing in various directions across the Ukrainian fronts. «We are quite optimistic; we are making progress,» the speaker underlined.

«We are not the ones who will start World War III»

The press secretary of the Russian leader also evaluated the probability of a third world war, stating that Russia would never be the one to instigate such a conflict.
«We will take measures for our own security, but we will never start a third world war,» specified Dmitry Peskov, press secretary for the President of Russia.

Furthermore, the Kremlin spokesman made it clear that Moscow would only deploy nuclear weapons if the very existence of the Russian Federation was threatened. He added, however, that Russia can successfully achieve its strategic military objectives without relying on nuclear weapons.

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