Ukraine’s hopes of securing Tomahawk missiles have been dashed by the US over fears it might spark an “escalation”, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has advised.
US President Donald Trump met with the Ukrainian president on the White Home earlier on Friday for the third time this 12 months.
Mr Zelenskyy’s precedence would have doubtless been securing Tomahawk missiles after three years of struggle with Russia, which was left anxious by the prospect.
The weapons have a considerably longer vary than some other missiles in Ukraine’s armoury.
Whereas Mr Trump didn’t rule out offering the Tomahawk missiles that Mr Zelenskyy seeks, Mr Trump appeared cool to the prospect as he seemed forward to a gathering with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Hungary within the coming weeks.
‘US does not need escalation’
However he added: “We don’t speak about it because… United States doesn’t want this escalation.
“So, I imply, this might be out of the reply – sorry about it.”
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s plans to safe new missiles had anxious Russia. Pic: Reuters
Later in a put up on X, Mr Zelenskyy stated he was relying on President Trump to “bring this war closer to an end”.
“We discussed all key issues – our positions on the battlefield, long-range capabilities and air defence, and, of course, diplomatic prospects,” he stated.
“Russia must end the aggression it started and continues to deliberately prolong. We count on the United States’ pressure.”
In a roundtable with journalists following the assembly, Mr Trump confirmed that hitting targets deep inside Russian territory could be an “escalation”.
However he did recommend he could be involved in a take care of Mr Zelenskyy that would offer “thousands of drones” to the US in return for the Tomahawks.
Afterward Friday, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirmed he had referred to as Mr Zelenskyy to reiterate his assist.
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Donald Trump advised the US may make a deal in future with Ukraine in change for drones. Pic: Reuters
‘United Kingdom’s resolute assist for Ukraine’
A Downing Road spokesperson stated: “The prime minister spoke to the president of Ukraine, European leaders and the NATO secretary general this evening following President Zelenskyy’s visit to the White House today.
“The leaders reiterated their unwavering dedication to Ukraine within the face of ongoing Russian aggression. A simply and lasting peace for Ukraine was the one solution to cease the killing for good, they agreed.
“Additional discussions about how they may assist Ukraine within the lead as much as, and following, a ceasefire would proceed this week, together with in a Coalition of the Prepared name on Friday, the leaders agreed.
