Trump confirmed meeting with Zelensky in October: "Tomahawk" in focus?

US President Donald Trump officially confirmed the long-awaited meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, which will take place on October 17 at the White House. This high-level diplomatic initiative comes against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and questions about further military support for Kyiv, including potential deliveries of powerful weapons.

As reported by BAKU.WS with reference to global news agencies, Donald Trump made this announcement aboard the presidential aircraft Air Force One on his way from Egypt, affirmatively answering journalists' questions. Earlier, Volodymyr Zelensky himself announced the upcoming visit on October 17, and this information was also distributed by Financial Times and Reuters citing sources. According to FT, on October 14, negotiations between American and Ukrainian delegations will also take place in Washington, where key issues of defense, energy, and sanctions against Russia will be discussed.

It is expected that the meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky will be held in the format of a working lunch, as reported by a Reuters source. However, despite expectations, the American president refrained from commenting on the possible supply of American Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine – an issue that causes particular discussion and has serious geopolitical consequences. This meeting, taking place against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict, emphasizes Washington's continued attention to the situation in Ukraine and efforts to coordinate further support.