Trump says US needs many of the weapons sent to Ukraine

President Trump appeared cool on the prospect of sending long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, suggesting to his Ukrainian counterpart President Zelenskiy during a White House meeting that they may not be necessary if he can broker a peace deal.

Trump also acknowledged concerns about U.S. military readiness, suggesting continued support could strain America's own defense capabilities.

Zelenskiy came to Washington looking for arms to bolster his country's forces in Ukraine's three-year-old conflict with Russia, but Trump frequently highlighted his peace summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a matter of weeks.

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Post from Reuters on October 17, 2025

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