Trump says Putin wants to end Ukraine war, but Zelensky demurs
US President Donald Trump stated on Friday that he believed Russia aimed to conclude its military operation in Ukraine. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a differing perspective, suggesting that Moscow's intentions were to continue its invasion.
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- Published Date: 09:06 PM 17 October 2025
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Russia wanted to end its war in Ukraine, but President Volodymyr Zelensky instead suggested that Moscow sought to pursue its invasion.
Meeting Zelensky at the White House, Trump said President Vladimir Putin "wants to end the war," after Zelensky said that the Russian leader was "not ready" for peace.
Trump says hopes war will end without Ukraine needing Tomahawks
Trump suggested Friday it would be premature to give Ukraine Tomahawk missiles, saying as he hosted Volodymyr Zelensky that he hoped to secure peace with Russia first.
"Hopefully they won't need it. Hopefully we'll be able to get the war over with without thinking about Tomahawks," Trump told reporters as he said opposite Zelensky in the Cabinet Room of the White House.