At the White House, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine made the case for why a weapons sale would help end the war. Mr. Trump at first seemed receptive, then expressed reservations.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hand with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as they meet to negotiate for an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S., August 15, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY/File Photo

EADaily, October 15th, 2025. The idea of delivering Tomahawk cruise missiles to Kiev is becoming a trap for US President Donald Trump. This was stated in his telegram channel by Senator Alexei Pushkov.

Amid a historic peace deal in Gaza, the Trump White House is also exerting pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine.