Overview

• After stops in Israel and Egypt, Trump signed a comprehensive document on Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh and urged Middle Eastern states to unite for regional peace.
• Trump said he discussed long-range Tomahawk missiles with Zelensky and indicated deliveries remain an option if Russia does not move toward a settlement.
• Trump confirmed a White House meeting with Zelensky on Oct. 17, with Kyiv-based reporting adding that Zelensky intends to discuss a potential role in the U.S. 'Golden Dome' missile defense concept.
• Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow welcomes Trump’s stated intent to pursue a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict.
• Russian military and affiliated sources reported tactical gains and alleged intensified Ukrainian long-range strikes, while Western outlets noted European war fatigue and argued Trump’s Gaza diplomacy could provide leverage for renewed Ukraine talks.