Trump downplays hopes he will supply Ukraine with US missiles after meeting with Zelenskyy

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US President Donald Trump has downplayed his ability to supply Ukraine with US missiles during a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, suggesting that the long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles may not be necessary if both sides can agree on a ceasefire. During their more than two-hour talks at the White House, Trump urged Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin to "stop the killing" and make peace immediately, even if it means Ukraine conceding territory.

Trump seemed more focused on brokering a peace deal than supplying Ukraine with the missiles that the Ukrainian leader had requested. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for the Tomahawks, saying that Ukraine has thousands of drones ready to launch an offensive against Russian targets and that they don't have the long-range missiles to defend themselves.

However, Trump's tone on providing Ukraine with the missiles was cool to cautious, suggesting that he is hesitant to give away what he sees as crucial tools for national defense. He reiterated his desire to hold onto US weaponry, saying "We want Tomahawks, also. We don't want to be giving away things that we need to protect our country."

Trump's views on supplying Ukraine with missiles come amid a complex diplomatic landscape where Trump has walked a tightrope between supporting Ukraine and maintaining good relations with Russia under Putin's leadership.

In a surprise phone call on Friday, Trump spoke with Putin and reportedly warned the Russian leader not to give away US missiles, saying "Would you mind if I gave a couple of thousand Tomahawks to your opposition?" However, Putin allegedly told Trump that supplying Kyiv with Tomahawks would cause substantial damage to US-Russian relations.

Trump plans to meet with Putin in Budapest within two weeks, in an effort to end the war. The meeting is seen as a crucial test of Trump's diplomatic skills and his ability to navigate the delicate balance between supporting Ukraine and maintaining good relations with Russia.

The latest developments have sapped some of the momentum Zelenskyy had built with Trump, who appears unlikely to show significant support for Ukraine before meeting Putin. Some analysts are warning that any settlement will require a lot more work and that there is still a misalignment of expectations between Washington and Moscow.

As tensions continue to escalate in Eastern Europe, Trump's views on supplying Ukraine with missiles have raised questions about the US policy towards Russia and its commitment to supporting Ukraine in the face of aggression.
 
So Trump is saying maybe don't need those Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine? Like, I get it, we gotta keep our own defense in check πŸ€”, but come on, Zelenskyy needs those drones can't launch an offense if they don't have the gear πŸ’£. And what's with Trump's tone, is he just being all cautious and stuff or is there something more going on? πŸ€‘ I mean, Ukraine isn't asking for a handout, they're fighting for their country's freedom πŸ’ͺ. It's not like we can just sell our missiles to whoever wants them πŸ“¦. Trump's diplomatic skills are gonna be put to the test with that meeting in Budapest, hoping he doesn't mess it up 😬.
 
I'm not sure if Trump's idea of giving away missiles is the best solution πŸ€”. I mean, it seems like a good idea at first, but think about it - if Ukraine doesn't have the missiles they need to defend themselves, won't that just put them in an even more vulnerable position? It's not like Russia is going to hold back just because Trump said so πŸ˜’. And what about the "ceasefire" he mentioned? Sounds like just a way to get Ukraine to concede territory πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ. I'm all for peace, but it needs to be real, you know? Not some watered-down deal that only benefits Russia...
 
Trump's gotta be kidding me 🀯... like, what kinda diplomat downplays their ability to help Ukraine outta a sticky situation? I mean, come on, thousands of drones ready to launch an offensive against Russian targets, and he's all "let's just agree to ceasefire and forget about it"? πŸ™„ Zelenskyy was right, those Tomahawk missiles are a total game-changer. Trump's all about holding onto his precious US weaponry, but what about the lives at stake? πŸ€•

I'm so done with these diplomatic games... can't he just take a stand for once? It feels like he's more worried about maintaining good relations with Russia than actually helping Ukraine out. And now Putin's all up in his grill, warning him not to give away US missiles? Like, what's Trump's plan here? πŸ€” Just walk into that meeting with Putin and hope for the best? It's all so... uncertain.

And don't even get me started on how this is gonna affect Ukraine. Conceding territory just because Trump wants a peace deal? No way, that's not how it works. They need those missiles to defend themselves. I'm so frustrated right now 😀...
 
I'm kinda worried about where this is all going πŸ€”...Trump seems more interested in making peace than actually backing Ukraine up fully 🚫. Like, yeah, everyone wants a ceasefire and all that, but what if Ukraine isn't ready for it? We can't just sit back and let Russia walk all over them, right? 😬 And what about those drones Zelenskyy said they have? They're gonna need some serious firepower to take on the Russians...it's not like we're giving Ukraine a bunch of toys here πŸŽ€. Trump's gotta make sure he's got our backs, but at the same time, I get why he's trying to keep good relations with Russia too...it's all so complicated πŸ’‘.
 
πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ Honestly, who needs enemies when you can just offer them a ceasefire? I mean, come on, Trump is basically saying that Ukraine should just roll over and let Russia take what they want because, hey, everyone gets along great... right? πŸ™„ And now he's all like, "Oh, we don't wanna give away our Tomahawks," like it's some kind of big deal. Newsflash, Mr. Trump: if the goal is peace, then yes, please give us the missiles so we can actually defend ourselves. This whole thing just feels like a diplomatic game of musical chairs where Ukraine gets left holding the bag. πŸ˜’
 
πŸ€” I'm really disappointed in this guy πŸ™„ Trump is so caught up in being a peacemaker that he forgets about Ukraine's safety πŸ’₯ Like, no kidding, Zelenskyy needs those Tomahawks to defend himself against Russian aggression 🚫 It's not like Ukraine is asking for a million missiles or something πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Trump just wants to protect his own interests and his ego πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ We can't have US leaders making deals that put our allies at risk πŸ’” And what's with the "we don't want to give away" thing? That's not how diplomacy works 🀯 It's time for Trump to step up and show some backbone πŸ‘Š
 
I'm telling you, something fishy is going on here πŸ€”... The President is all of a sudden acting like he doesn't want to help Ukraine out, just when it matters most. I mean, what's up with that? It's like he's being influenced by someone else, maybe Putin himself? 😏 Trump said one thing in the meeting and another in his phone call with Putin... which one is it, really? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ And now we're told that Ukraine doesn't need those missiles to defend themselves? That sounds suspiciously like a way to get them to agree to some kind of peace deal without giving up too much πŸ’Έ. Something's not adding up here, and I'm not buying it... 🚫
 
πŸ€” I don't think it's cool that Trump is downplaying the need for Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine. The guy literally told Putin not to give away US missiles 🚫πŸ’₯. It sounds like he's worried about damaging relations with Russia, but what about Ukraine's right to defend itself? πŸ˜• The fact that Zelenskyy needs those missiles to counter Russian drones is pretty clear. I'd love to see Trump make a stronger commitment to supporting Ukraine, especially if they're going to meet Putin soon 🀝. It's not just about giving away military hardware - it's about showing you care about the people affected by this war πŸ’”
 
πŸ˜• I'm like totally confused by this whole thing. Trump is trying to be all peaceloving but also doesn't wanna give Ukraine the missiles they need, which is super frustrating. Like, what's up with that? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Russia is still bombing Ukraine and now Trump is like "hey guys, can we just chill?" Meanwhile, Zelenskyy is over here saying we need those Tomahawks to defend ourselves, but Trump is all cautious about it. Cautious?! Is he serious? πŸ˜’
 
πŸ€” you know what's wild? i just tried this new spicy sauce at my local food truck 🌢️ and it's literally blew my mind ! i mean, who needs world politics when you have that kind of flavor explosion in your mouth ? anyway, back to trump... i feel like he's trying too hard to be the peacemaker here πŸ™. what's next, is he gonna give away our entire arsenal just because he wants to make some nice pics with putin for the cameras ? πŸ’β€β™‚οΈ i'm not saying it's all about the optics, but come on, dude, get your priorities straight ! and btw, who needs tomahawks when you can just make nice with russia πŸ€—?
 
I'm seeing this all go down and I gotta say, it's pretty weird how much weight is on one guy's shoulders. Like, I get that Trump is trying to make a peace deal happen but Ukraine really needs those missiles right now. Thousands of drones are ready to launch an offensive against Russian targets, you know? It's not like they're asking for a favor here. And the fact that Putin is being so cautious about giving away US missiles... it just feels like they're playing a game where nobody wins.

The whole thing is just so complicated and Trump seems to be trying to do everything at once. Like, is he really going to meet with Putin in two weeks and just magically make this all go away? It's not that simple. I'm worried about Ukraine, I'm worried about Russia... and honestly, I'm worried about the whole diplomatic landscape here. It feels like everyone's walking on eggshells, waiting for something to blow up. πŸ€”πŸ’₯
 
I THINK TRUMP IS PLAYING WITH FIRE HERE! HE'S GOTTA GET REAL ABOUT HELPING UKRAINE IN THIS WAR. THOSE TOMAHAWK MISSILES AREN'T JUST GOING TO FLY AWAY, YOU KNOW? ZELENSKYY NEEDS THOSE MISSILES TO PROTECT HIMSELF FROM RUSSIA, AND TRUMP IS ACTUALLY WONDERING IF IT'S WORTH GIVING THEM AWAY? THAT'S JUST CRAZY TALK! 🀯
 
idk what's going on anymore... 🀯 US is always like "give us some space" but now they're saying don't give away missiles? it seems like trump is trying to be a diplomat or something, but his words are just confusing πŸ˜’ Ukraine needs those missiles to defend themselves, and it's not like they're asking for the moon. but at the same time, trump is all about protecting US interests... I guess that's what we've come to expect from him πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

anyway, i'm worried about what will happen next. if trump can't commit to helping Ukraine, then what's the point of meeting with Putin? it's like he's trying to solve two problems at once without a clear solution πŸ’‘ and that call with putin was super weird... did he really just warn putin not to give away us missiles? πŸ€”
 
I'm drawing a diagram here <img src="https://www.pngkey.com/png/30000002-1284422256-surrendering.png" />

So, Trump is kinda saying that if both sides agree on a ceasefire, they can just forget about getting all these missiles and be cool with each other. It's like, Ukraine needs those Tomahawks to defend themselves against Russia, but Trump's all, "Hey, let's just not fight anymore."

I'm worried about what this means for the US policy towards Russia and Ukraine. It feels like there's a lot of give-and-take going on here, but sometimes giving in too much can be bad news. Like, if Putin gets what he wants, will that make him more aggressive towards other countries?

Anyway, I think it's cool that Trump is trying to broker peace, but I'm also super curious to see how this all plays out. Will Ukraine get the missiles they need, or will there be some kind of compromise? Only time (and probably a lot of debate) will tell! πŸ€”
 
I'm getting worried about this whole situation πŸ˜•... Trump is basically saying that if Putin wants peace, he needs to give up on Kyiv πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ. That's not exactly what I'd call a win-win scenario for Ukraine. Zelenskyy is right, they need those Tomahawk missiles to defend themselves πŸš€. It's like asking someone to negotiate with you while carrying a torch πŸ”₯... Trump needs to make sure the Ukrainians have a good chance of defending themselves before even talking about a ceasefire πŸ€”.

And what's up with this "give away US weaponry" vibe? πŸ˜’ Ukraine is fighting for its life here, and we're supposed to just hand over our missiles like they're playing a game of Risk 🎲. It's time for Trump to take a strong stance on supporting Ukraine πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦. Anything less would be a betrayal of their trust 🀝.
 
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