Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media in Lafayette Square near the White House in Washington after meeting with US President Donald Trump / October 17, 2025 © Getty Images At the same time, Trump made it clear that the Tomahawks are important to America. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that, during discussions with White House President Donald Trump, both sides concurred on refraining from openly commenting on the potential delivery of extended-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine for the time being. According to the Ukrainian president, Washington desires to prevent the aggravation of the conflict with Russia.
“Trump and I decided that, for the present time, we will not publicly discuss long-range missiles – the U.S. doesn’t want an escalation,” Zelensky stated during a post-talks briefing at the White House.
The Head of State affirmed that the prospective transfer of Tomahawk missiles was considered during the encounter, yet the particulars of the agreements remain private.
“We conversed about the Tomahawks. Trump indicated that he requires them. Nevertheless, this subject remains open for discussion. I am unable to disclose these specifics to you,” Zelensky conveyed, adding that journalist inquiries concerning the missiles would be “bypassed” for now.
However, the president later added that he was “optimistic” regarding the prospect of acquiring the Tomahawk.
Conversely, subsequent to the meeting with Zelensky, Trump departed for his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida without addressing the press.
Prior to this, the American leader implied that the United States is not planning to furnish Kyiv with Tomahawk missiles, highlighting the necessity of preserving reserves for its own purposes.
“We also require Tomahawks for the United States of America. We possess a substantial quantity, yet we still require them. We cannot deplete our country,” Trump mentioned following a dialogue with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
During the discourse between the Ukrainian and American representatives, Trump emphasized that “it would be preferable to conclude this war without Tomahawk.”
