Overview

• In a state TV clip released on Oct. 5, Vladimir Putin said providing Tomahawks to Kyiv would destroy the recent positive trend in ties with Washington and constitute a new stage of escalation.
• Putin asserted that using Tomahawks without direct U.S. military involvement is impossible and said Russia would strengthen air defenses to counter such missiles.
• U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said Washington is considering supplying missiles to European allies for possible transfer to Ukraine, with the decision resting with President Donald Trump.
• Reuters reported that officials doubt the plan’s viability because current Tomahawk stocks are committed to the U.S. Navy and other users.
• A Russian expert told TASS that any missiles supplied would likely be earlier Block I versions with shorter range and could be launched from adapted Mk 41 systems in Poland or Romania.