Overview

• Trump confirmed on Air Force One that he will meet Zelensky on Oct. 17 at the White House.
• He said he will raise the Tomahawk question with Putin and wants details on Ukraine’s plans for the missiles, and a Ukrainian delegation is already in the United States for consultations.
• Financial Times, citing CNAS, reports Washington could provide only 20–50 Tomahawks, with overall stocks near 4,150 but recent purchases largely expended and just 57 budgeted for 2026, and some reporting says Ukraine currently lacks launch capability.
• Moscow warns any transfer would escalate relations and argues the missiles would change little on the battlefield, while the Kremlin spokesman urged waiting for the meeting’s outcome before drawing conclusions.
• Kyiv Post reports the potential move is also viewed as pressure on European allies—especially Germany—to consider longer‑range transfers such as Taurus.