• Zelensky describes the meeting with Trump as "positive" despite no Tomahawk missiles.
• Trump emphasized avoiding escalation with Russia until future meetings.
• Ukraine continues to seek support for military acquisitions from the U.S.
• Discussions included bilateral economic projects, particularly in energy.
• Zelensky is skeptical about Russia's territorial demands but remains diplomatic.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has characterized his recent meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as "positive," despite not securing a commitment for Tomahawk missiles. While earlier expectations had suggested the possibility of these long-range missiles being provided, Trump declined after a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin just hours before their meeting. Zelensky noted that, despite the lack of missile support, Trump’s overall message supported maintaining a **"freeze along the current front lines,"** which he sees as a positive step for Ukraine, according to India Times, Los Angeles Times, and The Hill.

Zelensky reported that Trump conveyed **Putin's unchanged demand** for Ukraine to cede the entirety of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. He expressed skepticism over these territorial proposals, suggesting a lack of clarity from Russia on what such concessions would entail. Nonetheless, the Ukrainian president maintained a diplomatic approach, emphasizing the likelihood that all sides have **"moved closer"** to ending the war. "We share President Trump's positive outlook if it leads to the end of the war," he added, underlining the importance of continued dialogue, according to India Times, Los Angeles Times, and The Hill.

In addition to military discussions, Zelensky highlighted ongoing American interest in various **economic collaborations with Ukraine**, particularly focusing on energy projects, such as the construction of an LNG terminal in Odesa. This undertaking reflects the U.S.'s broader strategy to strengthen ties with Kyiv, even as Ukraine seeks to procure additional military hardware like Patriot air defense systems. However, delays in production queues have complicated these efforts, as stated by India Times, Los Angeles Times, and The Hill.