Anna Hartz
Ukraine Denied Tomahawk Missiles After Zelensky-Trump Meeting
Modern warfare depends not only on courage but also on access to advanced weapons.
For Ukraine, every negotiation with Washington carries the hope of gaining tools to push back against Russian aggression. That hope, however, faced a setback after a tense meeting in Washington.
No Tomahawks for Ukraine
Ukraine will not receive Tomahawk missiles from the United States, reports Digi24. The decision came after a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Friday.
The news was reported by Axios and CNN, citing sources familiar with the discussions.
A Difficult Meeting
According to Axios, the talks between the two leaders were difficult. One source described the meeting as “not easy,” while another said it went “badly.”
CNN called it emotional and at times uncomfortable. Zelensky had hoped to secure approval to purchase long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, which could allow Ukraine to strike deeper into Russian-held territory.
Details Kept Secret
Trump appeared open to discussing the topic but repeated that the United States also needs these missiles for its own defense.
He later posted on his Truth Social account but made no mention of the Tomahawk issue.
At a press conference after the meeting, Zelensky said the U.S. side asked him not to discuss the matter publicly. He explained that Washington does not want an escalation in the conflict.
Still, he insisted the issue is not over. “We need to continue working on this,” Zelensky told reporters.
A Key Weapon
The Tomahawk missile has been a key weapon in the U.S. arsenal for decades. It can strike targets over long distances with high precision.
For Ukraine, gaining access to such missiles would have been a major boost to its military strength.
The White House has not issued an official statement about the meeting. For now, Ukraine’s request remains on hold.
The conversation between the two presidents shows how difficult it is for Kyiv to balance its urgent needs with Washington’s cautious approach to the war’s escalation.
This article is made and published by Anna Hartz, which may have used AI in the preparation
