Trump rejected Zelensky's request for "tomahawks": We need them.

Trump rejected Zelensky's request for

17.10.2025 21:50

During a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, U.S. President Trump publicly rejected the Ukrainian leader's request for Tomahawk missiles. Trump stated, "We need the Tomahawks. We have a need for Tomahawks. This is a problem. I hope we won't have to send the Tomahawks."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who asked US President Trump for Tomahawk missiles during their meeting at the White House, did not receive the expected response. Trump said in front of the cameras, "We need Tomahawks. We need Tomahawks. This is a problem. I hope we won't have to send Tomahawks."

TRUMP TO ZELENSKY: YOUR JACKET LOOKS VERY NICE

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met at the White House. The two leaders made statements to the press. Trump said that Volodymyr Zelensky looked very nice in his jacket.

Trump, who stated that he wants the war to end, noted that Russian President Putin wants the same. Trump expressed his concern that Putin might be trying to buy time.

TRUMP: WE NEED TOMAHAWK MISSILES

Touching on the issue of Tomahawk missiles, Trump said, "We need them. We need Tomahawks. This is a problem. It's a matter beyond money. We need Tomahawks and many of the weapons we have sent to Ukraine. I hope we won't have to send Tomahawks."

ZELENSKY'S PROPOSAL FOR EXCHANGE WITH DRONES

Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a mutual exchange of Ukrainian drones for Tomahawks. Trump said, "Ukraine makes very good drones."

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