Zelensky asked Trump for Tomahawk missiles to force Putin to make peace
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked former President Trump to supply Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. Zelensky believes that having such missiles could pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin into peace talks. The Tomahawk is a long-range missile that can reach deep into Russia.Key Facts
- Zelensky met with Trump and requested Tomahawk missiles.
- The Tomahawk can reach targets as far as 1,000 miles away.
- Zelensky suggested that just having the missiles might encourage peace talks with Russia.
- The missiles were the only items on Ukraine’s request list that Trump did not agree to sell.
- Tomahawks are made by RTX and have greater range and impact than Ukraine's current missiles.
- There are concerns this could escalate tensions or deplete U.S. missile stockpiles.
- Zelensky suggested Trump showed openness to considering the request.
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