Trump Refuses to Supply Ukraine with Long-Range Missiles, Urges Russia and Ukraine to End War Immediately

After a high-profile meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump declined to commit to providing U.S. Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles.

“Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the White House to request Tomahawk missiles from President Donald Trump, emphasizing Ukraine's need for missile support despite having thousands of drones”

The Independent

Instead, he urged an immediate halt to the fighting, echoing calls for both sides to negotiate.

The Independent

Local Western outlet IarongeNOW reports that Trump urged both sides to “stop where they are” and use current battle lines as a basis for peace.

Asian outlet South China Morning Post adds he told both parties to “stop the killing,” suggesting they “let both claim Victory.”

Western mainstream coverage in the BBC and The Guardian underscores that the meeting ended without a Tomahawk commitment and followed a recent call with Vladimir Putin.

Trump is now planning to meet Putin in Hungary and is calling for talks rather than escalation.

ANI News (Asian) likewise notes Trump’s reluctance, citing stockpile concerns and a preference to end the war without using Tomahawks, as he prepares for a Putin meeting in Hungary.

The missile question remains unsettled and contradictory across reports.

RBC‑Ukraine notes Trump acknowledged Kyiv’s Tomahawk requests but said the U.S. “needs to retain” them and hopes the war ends without supplying them.

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He also added he would “need to consult” Putin before any delivery.

Time Magazine reports Trump “reversed his earlier suggestion” to provide Tomahawks, citing stockpile depletion and escalation risks.

Newsweek says Trump had expressed openness to Tomahawks before pivoting to a planned summit with Putin, confusing Ukrainian expectations.

Lapresse.us, citing CNN sources, adds Trump “did not rule out” sending Tomahawks, but was not expected to make commitments at his Zelenskyy meeting.

The Kyiv Independent reports Trump was open to a broader deal involving U.S. missiles and Ukrainian drones but “stopped short of committing,” citing escalation and U.S. supplies.

Trump is positioning himself as a mediator, urging immediate de-escalation and fresh talks with Putin in Hungary.

SCMP reports he wants both sides to stop the killing, let both claim victory, and leave judgment to history.

NewsX quotes him telling both leaders to stop right now at the battle line and get along a little.

larongeNOW details a proposal to stop where they are and use current lines as a basis for peace.

BBC notes the planned Budapest meeting aims to advance peace talks and may require separate or joint discussions due to tensions.

ANI stresses negotiations are slowed by bad blood between Putin and Zelenskyy even as Trump plans the Hungary summit.

Kyiv’s request remains clear: Zelenskyy wants Tomahawk missiles to strike deep into Russian territory.

He is also exploring alternatives if the missiles are not approved immediately.

Time Magazine

The Independent reports that Zelenskyy argued the missiles would enable strikes deep into Russian territory.

Newsweek details Ukraine’s intent to target command centers and even cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg.

The BBC notes Zelenskyy proposed a drones-for-missiles exchange and maintained a realistic view of the chances.

Time Magazine adds that Zelenskyy offered to assist the U.S. in producing more armed drones.

He also met with Lockheed Martin and Raytheon to discuss air defenses, missiles, and fighter jets.

Beyond weapons, Tribune India reports Zelenskyy will propose energy cooperation, including storing American LNG in Ukraine.

This move aims to strengthen U.S. influence in Europe’s energy market.

Moscow’s reaction and broader narratives add to the uncertainty surrounding the situation.

The Guardian reports that Putin warned sending Tomahawk missiles would harm U.S.–Russia relations.

Newsweek

Tribune India echoes Putin’s claim that the missiles would not change the battlefield situation but would damage bilateral ties.

The Kyiv Independent says Putin labeled the move a dangerous escalation.

EL PAÍS English (Western Alternative) broadens the perspective by noting the Tomahawks’ range of up to 2,500 km.

It also mentions Trump’s conditional openness to sending missiles if Russia refuses negotiations.

Additionally, EL PAÍS highlights a possible $90 billion arms package and Melania Trump’s communication with Putin about abducted Ukrainian children.

The US Sun (Western Tabloid) also emphasizes the 2,500 km range and describes Tomahawks as a crucial deterrent.

It reports that peace talks are stalled after a failed summit, which it claims Putin withdrew from—details not widely covered in mainstream accounts.