President Volodymyr Zelensky seemed to leave empty-handed from the meeting at the White House, after US President Donald Trump made it clear that he was not ready to provide Ukraine with the requested Tomahawk cruise missiles.
Following the cordial bilateral meeting, Zelensky stated that he and Trump had discussed long-range missiles, but decided not to make statements on the matter "because the United States does not want escalation". This statement comes in the context of the ongoing tense situation in the region, where conflicts continue to smolder and any new military supply could be perceived as a step towards further escalation.
After the meeting, Trump turned to social media, calling on Kyiv and Moscow "to stop where they are" and to end the war. This position, expressed publicly, represents a direct call for a ceasefire and the search for a peaceful solution, but also raises questions about strategic approaches to resolving the complex conflict.
The meeting between Trump and Zelensky took place a day after Trump spoke on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin and agreed to meet with him in Hungary soon. This fact raises further questions about diplomatic efforts and possible new contacts between world leaders, especially in the context of current international relations. The meeting in Hungary may offer new opportunities for dialogue, but could also be a source of additional tension in the event of disagreements on key issues. These actions by Putin and Trump should be considered carefully.