Trump Urges Zelensky to Make Peace Deal with Russia as Ukraine Seeks Tomahawk Missiles

Oct 18, 2025 05:07 pm CST

In a pivotal White House meeting, President Donald Trump advised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to negotiate a settlement with Russia based on current battle lines, while withholding approval for requested Tomahawk missiles. Following his recent call with Putin and upcoming Budapest summit, Trump appears increasingly optimistic about ending the conflict diplomatically, telling both leaders "it's time to stop the killing and make a deal."