Zelenskyy remains hopeful as Trump weighs Tomahawk missile transfer to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced optimism about securing long-range Tomahawk missiles from the US
WASHINGTON, United States (MNTV) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced optimism about securing long-range Tomahawk missiles from the United States following his meeting with President Donald Trump. While no official commitment was made, Zelenskyy said Trump did not reject the request and expressed hope for continued discussions — a prospect Russia has strongly opposed.
In an interview with NBC News, Zelenskyy described Trump’s stance as intentionally ambiguous. “It’s good that President Trump didn’t say ‘no,’ but for today, didn’t say ‘yes,’” he said, adding that he counts on further dialogue. The Ukrainian leader linked the hesitation to Moscow’s unease, saying, “I think that Putin is afraid that the United States will deliver us Tomahawks.”
The possible transfer of Tomahawk cruise missiles would mark a major escalation in US military support and could significantly shift the balance in Ukraine’s war with Russia. Moscow has repeatedly warned that such a move would severely damage US-Russia relations.
Zelenskyy said the missile request was part of broader White House talks covering Ukraine’s battlefield needs, air defense, and prospects for peace negotiations. Speaking about the proposed Budapest summit, he emphasized Ukraine’s central role, asking, “How can there be some deals without us?”
He expressed skepticism about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to negotiate but suggested that pressure from Trump could influence Moscow’s stance. When asked whether he believes Trump could broker an end to the war, Zelenskyy responded, “God bless, yes.”
Preparations are reportedly underway for a potential Trump-Putin meeting, with Budapest being discussed as a possible venue. Meanwhile, Kyiv continues to seek stronger security guarantees and support for US congressional measures targeting Russia’s energy exports.
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