Trump Shifts Focus to Ending Russia-Ukraine War Following Gaza Ceasefire Success

Oct 16, 2025 10:16 pm CST

President Trump is pivoting his diplomatic efforts toward resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict after securing progress on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. He's considering providing Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles to pressure Putin into negotiations, while meeting with President Zelenskyy to discuss strategy. The administration is also weighing additional economic sanctions against Russia, seeking European support for a coordinated approach to ending Europe's largest armed conflict since World War II.