Putin explains how he plans to counteract Ukraine's Tomahawk missiles

Oct 10, 2025 - 15:03

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has said that Russia will reinforce its air defence systems in response to potential deliveries of US Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.

Source: Russian state media Interfax; and a Russian-language Dozhd TV channel

Details: Putin was asked whether Russia had prepared a response to possible US missile supplies to Ukraine.

Quote: "Our response is to strengthen the air defence system of the Russian Federation."

More details: Putin dismissed discussions about providing Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles as a "bluff".

Quote: "It's [a form of] bluffing as well. There's a lot of posturing here."

Background:

In late September, The Telegraph reported that Zelenskyy asked the United States for Tomahawk missiles during a closed-door meeting with US President Donald Trump in New York.
Zelenskyy later said that a request containing details and illustrations of Ukraine's needs has been submitted to Trump.
On 2 October, Zelenskyy confirmed that he had spoken with Trump about the possibility of the US providing Ukraine with long-range missile systems.
Trump stated earlier that he has "sort of made a decision" on the supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin said that if Ukraine uses long-range Tomahawk missiles, it will "harm Moscow-Washington relations".