Russia warns that it will respond appropriately if the US sends Tomahawk to Ukraine

Russia volition respond “in an due manner” if the US transfers Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, a Kremlin spokesperson has signaled, Dmitry Peskov, speaking to Russian journalists connected Thursday (2.10.2025).

His remarks came days aft U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said the U.S. is considering Ukraine’s petition for the missiles, which are susceptible of hitting targets up to 1,600 kilometers away.

Peskov did not specify what measures Moscow mightiness take.

Zelensky presses Trump connected missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly pressed US President Donald Trump connected missiles during a backstage gathering connected the sidelines of the UN General Assembly connected September 23.

Ukraine has for years desired these missiles arsenic they tin alert astatine debased altitudes, execute evasive maneuvers, and reprogram successful flight. As such, they would service her successful strikes connected bid and power centers and logistics points heavy down the beforehand line. Indeed, according to Zelensky, morganatic targets could beryllium powerfulness centers, including the Kremlin.

Ukraine presently relies connected Western Storm Shadow missiles with a scope of 250 kilometers. Russia connected the different hand, has a important vantage with Kalibr cruise missiles and Iskander ballistic missiles.

Ukraine, to compensate, has turned to long-range drone attacks, targeting Russian substance depots, subject bases and infrastructure acold from the battlefield.