Zelensky Seeks US Tomahawk Missiles in Washington Meeting with Trump Amid Renewed Peace Efforts

Oct 17, 2025 07:51 am CST

Ukrainian President Zelensky has arrived in Washington for critical arms talks with President Trump, seeking long-range Tomahawk missiles that could reach Moscow. The visit comes after Putin warned Trump against such transfers, while Ukraine faces continuing Russian infrastructure attacks and rolling power cuts during cold weather. Zelensky hopes the recent Middle East peace momentum can help end the nearly four-year war with Russia.