Hey folks! Here is the scoop from the White House: U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a "very interesting and cordial" chat. 🤝
During the meeting, Trump urged Russia and Ukraine to "stop where they are" and strike a deal to end their more than 3.5-year conflict. 🛑 He said, "It is time to stop the killing, and make a DEAL!" and added that enough blood has been shed, telling both sides to claim victory and let history decide.
Trump also ruled out a U.S.-Russia-Ukraine summit in the near future. Instead, he called his planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Hungary a "double meeting" due to "a lot of bad blood" between Moscow and Kyiv.
On the Tomahawk front, Trump said the U.S. needs its sea-launched, long-range missiles too. 🛥️ He warned that sending Tomahawks to Kyiv could trigger a "big escalation" and preferred seeing the war end before sharing those weapons. Zelenskyy, staying realistic, agreed to keep talks on long-range arms off the public feed.
Why it matters: A fresh push for a deal can change the peace process, reshape global dynamics, and still keep us all watching the headlines. 🌍
What is your take? Is Trump's "stop and deal" pitch a game-changer or just another chapter in a long saga? Share your thoughts below! 💬
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Trump meets Zelenskyy, rules out trilateral summit, Tomahawk sales
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