Zelensky, however, underscored that this is more about Russian President Vladimir Putin "because [Ukraine] did not begin this war."

The Ukrainian President arrives at the White House Friday with a wish-list including Tomahawks—and he may get them, writes Tom Nagorski.

Trump, who has said he thought this conflict would be the “easiest” to settle, is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Friday in what could be a pivotal visit for Zelensky, who is openly seeking access to more advanced American weaponry that would let his armed forces strike targets deep inside Russia.

As Russia rebuffs President Trump’s diplomatic push, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine plans to head again to the White House, this time seeking missiles.

Pressure on Hamas worked for Gaza, but ahead of President Zelensky’s visit to the White House on Friday, Trump has yet to fully ramp up pressure on Russia.