Overview
- Trump said he would not provide long‑range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, arguing the U.S. must protect its own security and preserve arsenals.
- European and U.S. media report a heated White House meeting in which Trump echoed Putin’s arguments, urged Kyiv to concede the Donbas, and warned Russia could "destroy" Ukraine.
- Multiple outlets say Putin proposed withdrawing from parts of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia if Ukraine ceded the Donbas, though Kyiv says it has not received a clear formal offer.
- Zelensky reaffirmed that Ukraine will not negotiate away Donetsk or broader Donbas territory, yet stated he is ready to attend a Budapest trilateral if invited.
- Kyiv is pursuing longer‑term air‑defense procurement, including talks for up to 25 Patriot systems, as European figures such as Josep Borrell warn Washington and Moscow may seek to impose terms on Ukraine.