Russian media are spreading yet another fake, claiming that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy openly stated in his interview with the American TV channel Fox News that he was preparing terrorist attacks in Russia using U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles. In this way, propaganda is trying to discredit Ukraine amid discussions among allies about the possibility of providing Kyiv with long-range missiles. This fake was debunked by StopFake fact-checkers.

In reality, President Zelenskyy spoke only about the possible use of Tomahawk missiles to strike exclusively military targets on Russian territory. In his interview on October 12, 2025, he emphasized that Ukraine acts within the framework of international law and does not strike civilian populations. The head of state stressed that, unlike Russia, which deliberately terrorizes Ukrainian civilians, Ukraine adheres to the norms of international humanitarian law and plans to use Western weapons to destroy the aggressor’s military infrastructure.

During a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine is discussing with its allies ways to effectively use long-range weapons to reduce the Kremlin’s ability to continue the war. He noted that Russia fears not only the missiles themselves, but also how Ukraine might combine new systems with other types of weaponry.

Any attempts to portray Ukraine’s actions as “preparations for terrorist attacks” are disinformation. Under the UN Charter, Ukraine has the full right to self-defense against armed aggression. Attacks on occupying forces’ military bases are lawful actions under international law. Meanwhile, Russia continues to violate a number of international agreements, including the UN Charter, the Helsinki Final Act, the Paris Charter, and the Geneva Conventions.