President Donald Trump is mulling over the possibility of providing Ukraine with Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles, a move he suggested could represent "a new step of aggression" in its ongoing conflict with Russia.

During a conversation aboard Air Force One, when asked about potentially sending these missiles to Ukraine, Trump responded, "we'll see... I may."

This development follows a recent phone call over the weekend between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

In their discussion, Zelensky advocated for enhanced military capabilities to mount counter-attacks against Russian forces.

Moscow has previously cautioned Washington against supplying Kyiv with long-range missiles, warning that such an action would exacerbate the conflict and further strain US-Russian relations.

The Tomahawk missiles boast a range of 2,500 kilometers (1,500 miles), making them capable of reaching Moscow from Ukrainian territory.

Speaking to reporters while en route to Israel, Trump mentioned the possibility of discussing Ukraine's request for Tomahawks with Russian officials. "I might tell them [Russia] that if the war is not settled," he noted. "We may very well do it, we may not." He added pointedly, "Do they [Russia] want Tomahawks going in their direction? I don't think so."

Ukraine has repeatedly sought long-range missile support as it contemplates targeting Russian cities far removed from front-line combat zones. During their exchanges, Zelensky and Trump focused on bolstering Ukraine's military strength by enhancing its air defenses and acquiring more advanced weaponry.

Ukrainian cities have endured continuous heavy bombardments from Russian drones and missiles, with critical infrastructure being a primary target leading to widespread power outages. Last month, Keith Kellogg, Trump's special envoy to Ukraine, suggested on Fox News that the president had authorized strikes deep into Russian territory, indicating that no regions were exempt from attacks in this war.

The Kremlin appears unconvinced about any potential impact from providing Tomahawks to Ukraine. Dmitry Peskov, a spokesperson for the Kremlin stated last month: "Whether it's Tomahawks or other missiles, they won't be able to change the dynamic." Such assertions come amid Russia's protracted invasion of Ukraine since February 2022.