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Ukraine War Briefing: Zelenskyy Suggests Realistic Chances on Tomahawk Missile Deal
In a move that appears to be an effort to gauge US President Donald Trump's stance on supplying Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles, Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Trump at the White House. According to reports, Trump seemed cool on the prospect of providing Kyiv with the highly sought-after missiles.
However, in a recent interview on NBC's Meet the Press, Zelenskyy indicated that he remains optimistic about securing the deal. When asked whether he believed his chances of getting Tomahawk missiles were realistic, Zelenskyy replied that while Trump hadn't explicitly said "yes," he had also refrained from saying "no." This cautious optimism suggests that Zelenskyy is trying to keep an open door for potential future talks.
Trump's comments on the war have been inconsistent, with some statements appearing more conciliatory than others. In a recent social media post, Trump suggested freezing the conflict and letting both sides claim victory, which Zelenskyy acknowledged was a positive step towards finding a peaceful resolution. However, it remains to be seen whether this message translates into concrete action.
In other developments, Zelenskyy had a "productive" call with European leaders on Friday, discussing issues such as national security, humanitarian aid, and military support for Ukraine. The UK reiterated its unwavering commitment to Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression and pledged to continue sending aid and support to Kyiv.
Meanwhile, Russia has proposed building a rail tunnel under the Bering Strait between Moscow and Washington D.C., which would supposedly symbolize unity and cooperation between the two nations. However, this proposal appears to be more of a symbolic gesture than a genuine attempt at diplomatic cooperation.
In terms of military developments, the Russian Defence Ministry announced that its forces had taken control of three villages in eastern Ukraine, including one in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Ukraine has acknowledged fighting around some of these areas but has not confirmed whether any of them have changed hands.
As the situation on the ground continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how these developments will impact the broader conflict and its potential resolution.
In a move that appears to be an effort to gauge US President Donald Trump's stance on supplying Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles, Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Trump at the White House. According to reports, Trump seemed cool on the prospect of providing Kyiv with the highly sought-after missiles.
However, in a recent interview on NBC's Meet the Press, Zelenskyy indicated that he remains optimistic about securing the deal. When asked whether he believed his chances of getting Tomahawk missiles were realistic, Zelenskyy replied that while Trump hadn't explicitly said "yes," he had also refrained from saying "no." This cautious optimism suggests that Zelenskyy is trying to keep an open door for potential future talks.
Trump's comments on the war have been inconsistent, with some statements appearing more conciliatory than others. In a recent social media post, Trump suggested freezing the conflict and letting both sides claim victory, which Zelenskyy acknowledged was a positive step towards finding a peaceful resolution. However, it remains to be seen whether this message translates into concrete action.
In other developments, Zelenskyy had a "productive" call with European leaders on Friday, discussing issues such as national security, humanitarian aid, and military support for Ukraine. The UK reiterated its unwavering commitment to Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression and pledged to continue sending aid and support to Kyiv.
Meanwhile, Russia has proposed building a rail tunnel under the Bering Strait between Moscow and Washington D.C., which would supposedly symbolize unity and cooperation between the two nations. However, this proposal appears to be more of a symbolic gesture than a genuine attempt at diplomatic cooperation.
In terms of military developments, the Russian Defence Ministry announced that its forces had taken control of three villages in eastern Ukraine, including one in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Ukraine has acknowledged fighting around some of these areas but has not confirmed whether any of them have changed hands.
As the situation on the ground continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how these developments will impact the broader conflict and its potential resolution.
so like trump's all over the place with this ukraine thing i mean one day he's saying we should just freeze the war and let both sides win the next day he's all about hitting russia hard so zelenskyy's gotta keep his cool and not get too excited about that tomahawk missile deal 
either way it's just gonna be a long and bloody road to peace in ukraine 
or maybe Russia's onto something with that rail tunnel idea who knows 
. It's like he's leaving the door open for more talks, but we can't really trust what he means 
... sounds like just another excuse to keep things diplomatic while Russia keeps taking over 
. What do you guys think? Should Ukraine be focusing on getting those Tomahawk missiles or trying to find other ways to get support from the West? 
, but trump's comments are super weird man 
. it's like, can't he make up his mind? 
anyway, i think zelenskyy is tryin to be smart about this by not puttin too much stock in trump's words 
. and btw, the idea of a rail tunnel under the bering strait sounds kinda cool 
, even if it's just a prop 
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i'm just worried about how it's gonna affect the situation on the ground 
and the people affected by this war 
also, that rail tunnel thingy from russia sounds like a joke 
, then next he's talking about Tomahawk missiles 
. I don't think Zelenskyy can really read between the lines on Trump's mind lol. And Russia's trying to build a tunnel under the Bering Strait? That's just rich 
. Like, what's the point of that? Trying to show unity and cooperation? 
Please. Meanwhile, Ukraine is still getting slammed with Russian aggression. Can't we all just get along? 
But at the same time, it's good to see him staying open-minded and not giving up 
meanwhile, russia's rail tunnel proposal is just a joke 
. Meanwhile, Russia's rail tunnel proposal feels like a publicity stunt to me – it doesn't exactly fill me with confidence about their intentions 
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. Ultimately, it's going to be a tough road ahead for all parties involved 
. Anyway, Zelenskyy's been meeting with European leaders and it sounds like they're all on the same page when it comes to supporting Ukraine 
! Fingers crossed for peace 
!
. The thing that really worries me is what Russia's up to - building a tunnel under the Bering Strait? That just sounds like a bunch of hype 
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. We need to keep showing our support for Kyiv, no matter what's going on. And I'm glad Zelenskyy had a productive call with European leaders - we should be working together to find a peaceful resolution to this conflict 
. Can we talk about something else for a second? 
Yeah, it feels more like a PR stunt than actual diplomacy. What do you guys think is really going on here?
. We need to keep a close eye on the situation on the ground and see how it develops from here 
and trump's still trying to play both sides against each other. what's next?