'Stop The War Immediately': Trump Tells Russia, Ukraine After Meeting Zelenskyy At White House

Last Updated:October 18, 2025, 07:04 IST

Donald Trump met Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday, after which he asked Russia and Ukraine to "stop the war immediately".

US President Donald Trump greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outside the West Wing of the White House on October 17. (AFP photo)

US President Donald Trump met Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after which he implored both Ukraine and Russia to “stop the war immediately," even if it means Ukraine conceding territory.

“You stop at the battle line, and both sides should go home, go to their families. Stop the killing. And that should be it. Stop right now at the battle line. I told that to President Zelenskiy. I told it to President Putin," Trump told reporters on his way home in West Palm Beach, Florida.

“I think President Zelenskiy wants it done, and I think President Putin wants it done. Now all they have to do is get along a little bit," he added. However, Zelenskyy noted how difficult it has been to try and secure a ceasefire, placing the blame on Russia’s unwillingness for peace.

“Over two hours of a pointed conversation with the President of the United States @POTUS that can really help bring this war closer to an end. We discussed all key issues – our positions on the battlefield, long-range capabilities and air defence, and, of course, diplomatic prospects," Zelenskyy said after the meeting.

“Russia must end the aggression it started and continues to deliberately prolong. We count on the United States’ pressure," he added.

Setback For Zelenskyy’s Plans To Acquire US Missiles

Trump, who recently said Ukraine could take back all its territory, changed his tune after agreeing to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for a new summit in Hungary and appeared cool on Ukraine’s hopes to acquire Tomahawk missiles.

“The meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine was very interesting, and cordial, but I told him, as I likewise strongly suggested to President Putin, that it is time to stop the killing, and make a DEAL! Enough blood has been shed, with property lines being defined by War and Guts. They should stop where they are. Let both claim Victory, let History decide! No more shooting, no more Death, no more vast and unsustainable sums of money spent," he said on Truth Social.

While Trump did not rule out providing the long-range missiles to Ukraine, his focus appeared more on stopping the war. When Zelenskyy stressed the need for Tomahawks, Trump said, “We’d much rather have them not need Tomahawks."

“We want Tomahawks also. We don’t want to be giving away things that we need to protect our country," he later said.

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