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Trump Weighs Tomahawks for Ukraine as Zelensky Set for White House Meeting Friday

The planned White House session caps days of talks on using a potential long‑range missile transfer as leverage on Russia.

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, U.S., September 23, 2025. REUTERS/Al Drago
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy listens as High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas speaks during a news conference, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Kyiv, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, centre, and Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, right, meet outside St. Michael's monastery, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Kyiv, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during a news conference with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, not pictured, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Kyiv, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Overview

  • Trump said he may authorize Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine if Russia resists a settlement and indicated he could speak with Vladimir Putin before deciding.
  • Zelensky confirmed he is working with Trump on the request and said Ukraine seeks long‑distance capabilities for military targets only, with air defense atop the agenda for Friday.
  • Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov called the prospect a dramatic escalation of extreme concern, and Dmitry Medvedev warned that nuclear ambiguity around Tomahawks could trigger severe consequences.
  • Options under discussion include channeling any missiles through NATO and setting use conditions, but Washington has not approved a transfer.
  • A delegation led by Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko is in Washington to prepare for the talks, as the U.S. and Ukraine near a separate drone technology cooperation deal.