Trump says Ukraine may get missiles to use against Russia 'If War Not Settled Soon'

President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Russia that he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawk missiles if Moscow doesn’t settle its war there soon — suggesting that he could be ready to increase the pressure on Vladimir Putin’s government using a key weapons system.

“I might say, ‘Look: if this war is not going to get settled, I’m going to send them Tomahawks,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One as he flew to



Israel. 

“The Tomahawk is an incredible weapon, very offensive weapon. And honestly, Russia does not need that.” Trump said, “I might tell them that if the war is not settled — that we may very well.” He added, 

“We may not, but we may do it. I think it’s appropriate to bring up.” His comments came after Trump spoke by phone earlier Sunday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Trump said he mentioned possibly sending Tomahawks during that conversation.