Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Moscow is “closely analyzing” reports that Tomahawk cruise missiles could be supplied to Ukraine. He said it is important for Russian authorities to understand who would be directing and launching the munitions, while asserting such deliveries would not change the situation on the battlefield.
Peskov’s remarks were published by Russia’s state-run TASS news agency. He said Russian military specialists are “closely monitoring” reports about potential deliveries of the missiles from the United States to Ukraine, as well as reports that Ukrainian forces could strike Russian territory with the approval of U.S. President Donald Trump.
According to Peskov, Moscow needs clarity on whether Tomahawks would be launched from Ukraine by American personnel or by Ukrainians themselves.
“Can they be launched only by Ukrainians, or must they be launched by U.S. military personnel? Who assigns targets for these missiles? This requires a very deep analysis,” Peskov said.
He added that the Kremlin must understand potential threats to determine its position.
At the same time, Peskov argued that a potential transfer of Tomahawks would not affect the situation along the Russia-Ukraine front line.
“There is no panacea that can change the situation on the fronts for the Kyiv regime right now. There is no magic weapon — whether Tomahawk or other missiles — that can change the dynamics,” he said.
The Telegraph reported on September 26, citing sources, that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked his American counterpart, Donald Trump, for Tomahawk missiles during a closed-door meeting.
If the U.S. transfers Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, Ukrainian forces would be able to strike as far as Moscow and facilities producing Shaheds
A Ukrainian Armed Forces senior lieutenant with the call sign “Alex” said on September 27 that Tomahawks would not significantly change the front-line situation because they are strategic-level weapons designed to hit defense industry targets and critical infrastructure, and inflicting substantial damage would require regular, large-scale deliveries.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said in a September 28 interview with Fox News that Washington is discussing the possibility of transferring Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
