Ukrainian President Arrives in Washington Amid Renewed Push for Peace
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today in Washington for what could be a pivotal moment in efforts to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Zelenskyy arrived in the United States late Monday ahead of the highly anticipated meeting, which comes amid intensified diplomatic activity across multiple global conflicts. Just days earlier, Trump brokered a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, raising hopes that Washington could also help facilitate a breakthrough in Eastern Europe.
During a press briefing aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump revealed he may consider sending Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine if Russia refuses to move toward a peace settlement. “I told Zelenskyy I may bring it up with Russia,” Trump said. “This is a new step of aggression, and we have to be ready.”
The Tomahawk missile, manufactured by Raytheon, has a range of approximately 1,000 miles and can be launched from ships, submarines, or ground platforms. While the United States has supplied advanced weaponry to Ukraine before, the provision of Tomahawks would mark a significant escalation in military support and a pointed message to Moscow.
NATO Ministers Signal Unified Support for Ending War
The Trump-Zelenskyy meeting follows a strong show of unity from NATO defense ministers, who met in Brussels last week. Ministers reiterated their commitment to “doing everything necessary” to support Ukraine and push for a peaceful resolution to the war, now nearing its fourth year.
With winter approaching and frontline dynamics shifting, officials in Kyiv say U.S. political and military backing remains essential. A ceasefire or diplomatic breakthrough would not only have military implications but also impact the global economy, particularly in energy and grain markets.
This is President Trump’s first direct meeting with Zelenskyy since returning to office. It’s expected that topics will include potential ceasefire frameworks, NATO’s continued role, long-term security guarantees for Ukraine, and reconstruction funding.
