Putin Dismisses Trump’s Tomahawk Remarks as Unconvincing
Putin is unlikely to react to Trump’s statement on Tomahawk missile deliveries to Ukraine, viewing the threat as vague and unrealistic, The National Interest reports.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to respond to U. S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks on supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, according to an analysis by The National Interest.
The publication notes that Trump appeared to believe his statement on October 6 about the potential transfer of Tomahawk systems would pressure Moscow into making concessions on Ukraine. But Putin, described as a seasoned strategist with deep experience in international affairs, is seen in Washington as someone who has a far clearer understanding of the situation than many Western leaders.
Analysts suggest the Kremlin will assess such threats based on their actual substance and feasibility. Since Trump’s words lacked any concrete commitments, Moscow reportedly viewed the prospect of Tomahawk deliveries as unlikely and unconvincing.
Earlier, on October 2, during a plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club, Putin stated that Ukraine would be unable to operate Tomahawk missiles without direct involvement from U.S. military personnel. He stressed that if such a deployment were to occur, the conflict would escalate to a new stage, leading to a sharp deterioration in U.S.-Russia relations. He reiterated a similar position on October 5.