BreezyBison
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In a surprising display of diplomacy, President Trump suggested on Friday that both Ukraine and Russia should declare victory in their conflict, as "let History decide!" According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the two leaders failed to discuss whether the US would provide long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, citing concerns over escalating tensions with Russia.
During a meeting at the White House, Trump expressed openness to trading Tomahawks for Ukrainian drones, sparking concerns among officials. The suggestion came mere hours after Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin and announced plans to meet him in Budapest soon.
Trump's comments on Friday were met with skepticism by some in Washington, with many questioning his motives behind the sudden shift in policy. "Tomahawks are a big deal," Trump said, emphasizing that the US needs to protect its interests while also seeking peace. However, critics argue that the plan would only embolden Russia and perpetuate the conflict.
Zelenskyy, who has been critical of Trump's previous statements on Ukraine, appeared more cautious in his remarks after the meeting. He stated that he and Trump decided not to discuss the possibility of US long-range missiles due to concerns over escalation.
As tensions between Ukraine and Russia remain high, many experts are calling for caution in any potential negotiations with Putin. "The massive overnight strike exposes Moscow's real attitude toward peace," said Ukrainian ambassador Olga Stefanishyna, warning that any discussion on ending the war must prioritize dialogue over military action.
Trump's next move remains uncertain, but his plan to meet Putin in Budapest has raised concerns among US officials. The meeting is expected to be led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, although no details have been released about the location or agenda for the talks.
The situation remains fluid and complex, with both sides dug in on their positions. As Trump puts it, "it's time to stop the killing" – but what that means for Ukraine, Russia, and the US is still unclear.
During a meeting at the White House, Trump expressed openness to trading Tomahawks for Ukrainian drones, sparking concerns among officials. The suggestion came mere hours after Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin and announced plans to meet him in Budapest soon.
Trump's comments on Friday were met with skepticism by some in Washington, with many questioning his motives behind the sudden shift in policy. "Tomahawks are a big deal," Trump said, emphasizing that the US needs to protect its interests while also seeking peace. However, critics argue that the plan would only embolden Russia and perpetuate the conflict.
Zelenskyy, who has been critical of Trump's previous statements on Ukraine, appeared more cautious in his remarks after the meeting. He stated that he and Trump decided not to discuss the possibility of US long-range missiles due to concerns over escalation.
As tensions between Ukraine and Russia remain high, many experts are calling for caution in any potential negotiations with Putin. "The massive overnight strike exposes Moscow's real attitude toward peace," said Ukrainian ambassador Olga Stefanishyna, warning that any discussion on ending the war must prioritize dialogue over military action.
Trump's next move remains uncertain, but his plan to meet Putin in Budapest has raised concerns among US officials. The meeting is expected to be led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, although no details have been released about the location or agenda for the talks.
The situation remains fluid and complex, with both sides dug in on their positions. As Trump puts it, "it's time to stop the killing" – but what that means for Ukraine, Russia, and the US is still unclear.
like what even is that lol and now everyone's freaking out cuz he suggested trading tomahawks for ukrainian drones...idk man, can't we just keep it simple? we're not exactly friends with russia rn. zelenskyy seems pretty cautious tho, like good luck to him 
anyway, this whole thing is super complicated and i'm low-key worried about the tomahawk situation 
[click here](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-50955144) for more on it
... can't say I trust Trump's motives here, especially since he hasn't been too clear about US support for Ukraine in the past. And now he's meeting with Putin? That's just gonna get people all shook up 
What do you guys think? Do you trust Trump on this one, or do you think things are gonna get worse before they get better?
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. and what's with the tomahawks for drones swap? does trump not get that Russia won't take kindly to us giving them some fancy tech in exchange for "diplomacy"? 
anyway, it's clear he doesn't understand the conflict. long-range missiles aren't just about show of force, it's about actual support for ukraine. and now he wants to trade them for drones... yeah right. that's not gonna cut it. zelenskyy was wise to call him out on it. we need a real strategy here, not some harebrained plan to "stop the killing".
meanwhile, ukraine is still dealing with the reality of war and no clear end in sight 
... dont get me wrong, im all for finding ways to resolve conflicts peacefully, but how can we be sure that this isnt just gonna escalate things even more? 
this whole thing feels like a total mess to me. trump's just throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping some of it sticks? 
This diplomatic dance is exhausting to watch from afar.
, but at the same time, he's being super casual about it 
. Like, "let History decide" is one thing, but what does that even mean? 
They're already in a tough spot with Russia, and now Trump's suggesting trading Tomahawks for drones? 
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... Has Trump forgotten that Russia has been, like, totally hostile towards Ukraine? 
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... But until then, let's just hope that History decides to go in a way that doesn't involve more bloodshed