U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging him to bring the ongoing war in Ukraine to an end or risk facing severe consequences.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while en route to Israel and Egypt, Trump cautioned that the U.S. may consider supplying Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine if Russia refuses to seek a peaceful settlement.

“I might say, ‘Look, if this war is not going to get settled, I’m going to send them Tomahawks,’” Trump told journalists.

He described the Tomahawk as an “incredible and highly offensive weapon” that Russia should not want to see in Ukraine’s hands, suggesting the move could increase pressure on Putin to negotiate.

The comments came shortly after Trump’s “very productive” phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has been seeking advanced long-range weaponry to strengthen Ukraine’s defense and counter Russia’s aggression.

Tomahawk missiles, known for their precision and long range—up to 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles)—would enable Ukraine to strike deep within Russian territory, a move that could significantly shift the dynamics of the war.

Trump acknowledged the potential escalation, saying:

“It would be a new step of aggression. I don’t think Russia would want Tomahawks going in that direction.”

Moscow has repeatedly warned against such actions. President Putin previously stated that supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would “seriously damage” U.S.-Russia relations and trigger a “new stage of escalation.”

Despite the tensions, Trump emphasized diplomacy, adding that a peaceful settlement would ultimately favor Putin’s image and stability.

“I really think Mr. Putin would look great if he got this settled, and it’s not going to be good for him if not,” Trump said.

The warning marks one of Trump’s most direct messages to the Kremlin since returning to office, signaling a tougher U.S. stance on Russia’s prolonged invasion of Ukraine.