U.S. President Donald Trump called for an immediate end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday. Trump urged both nations to "stop where they are," framing the proposal as a pathway to de-escalation while leaving historical assessments of the conflict unresolved.
"It is time to stop the killing, and make a DEAL!" Trump wrote on Truth Social, emphasizing that property lines should be defined by current battlefront positions. He added, "Let both claim Victory, let History decide!"
The meeting marked Zelenskyy's third visit to Washington during Trump's second term. While the leaders discussed long-range weapons, Trump ruled out supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, citing concerns over a "big escalation." Zelenskyy later acknowledged the U.S. stance, stating they "decided that we don't speak about it because the United States doesn't want escalation."
Trump also dismissed plans for a U.S.-Russia-Ukraine summit, opting instead for a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Hungary. This follows a recent phone call between the two leaders, though previous talks in Alaska failed to yield a ceasefire agreement.
The developments highlight shifting dynamics in U.S. foreign policy as global observers assess potential impacts on security frameworks and energy markets in Asia and beyond.
