Trump Tells Russia, Ukraine to Stop War ‘At the Battle Line’ (1)

Oct. 18, 2025, 6:39 AM UTC

President Donald Trump urged Russia and Ukraine to “make a DEAL” after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the White House but refused to offer the Tomahawk missiles or other help that Kyiv says are necessary to force Moscow to the negotiating table.

Zelenskiy had hoped Friday’s meeting would be a chance to ratchet up pressure on President Vladimir Putin with a pledge from the US to provide advanced missiles as well as bilateral security guarantees.

Instead Trump, who spoke with Putin on Thursday and agreed to another summit, equivocated on military aid and the threat of new sanctions on ...

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