US President Donald Trump is all set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday amid a revival of the United States’ support for Ukraine in their war against Russia.
The two leaders have been talking a lot lately, hopping on multiple phone calls to discuss things like air defense, long-range weapons, including Tomahawk cruise missiles, and energy cooperation, especially as Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure.
These talks are seen as really important for boosting Ukraine’s defense and figuring out how the US can provide more support in the war.
Zelenskyy stressed the importance of keeping the dialogue going and preparing for more military aid, while Trump is weighing the pros and cons of sending advanced weapons to Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine war: How Tomahawk missiles can be a game-changer
The development comes as President Trump has hinted that he might send Ukraine long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, which could be a big step up in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Speaking from Air Force One on his way to the Middle East, he suggested that these precision missiles, capable of hitting targets up to 1,550 miles away, could be used to pressure Russia into ending the war.
He called the Tomahawk an “incredible” and highly offensive weapon and added that Russia “does not need that.”
Trump hasn’t made a final decision yet, and he plans to talk it over with Russian President Vladimir Putin, though no meeting is scheduled so far.
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy welcomed the idea of more military support, stressing that any long-range weapons would only be used against military targets, not civilians.
Russia, however, has warned that sending Tomahawks to Kyiv would be seen as a major escalation, raising tensions between Washington and Moscow.
If the shipment goes through, it could significantly boost Ukraine’s ability to strike back, especially as Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure continue and winter approaches.
Ukraine battles back amid Russian strikes
Ukraine is counting on US support as Russian forces are keeping up a steady offensive, especially around Novopavlivka, though they haven’t made any major territorial gains.
At the same time, Russia has ramped up drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, hitting energy infrastructure in southern areas like Odesa, causing casualties and widespread power outages.
Despite the ongoing strikes, Ukraine has been working hard to restore electricity to affected homes.
On the other side, Ukraine has stepped up its long-range strike campaign, using an increasing number of domestically made and Western-supplied drones and missiles to hit key Russian military sites, refineries, and logistics hubs deep inside Russia.
The goal is to put pressure on Russia’s economy and morale by targeting critical infrastructure and making the war’s impact felt closer to the Russian population.
President Zelenskyy stresses that these measures are essential to push Russia toward negotiations, especially after earlier cease-fire proposals were rejected.
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