Russia will shoot down Tomahawk cruise missiles and bomb their launch sites if the United States decides to supply them to Ukraine and find a way to retaliate against Washington that hurts, a senior Russian lawmaker said on Wednesday.

President Trump announced a Gaza peace deal with Hamas is ‘very close,’ potentially traveling to the Middle East Sunday. Negotiations, involving Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, are based on a 20-point proposal for a ceasefire and Hamas disarmament. However, Hamas demands a full Israeli withdrawal and permanent ceasefire, seeking assurances against renewed military action.

-President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he may travel to the Middle East this weekend as his negotiators seek to seal a Gaza hostages-for-ceasefire deal.