Zelensky leaves Washington without missile deal as Trump calls for ceasefire

WASHINGTON, Oct 18: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky left Washington without securing the long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles he sought, after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled he was not ready to provide them. Following a cordial White House meeting, Zelensky said both sides discussed the weapons but chose not to issue public statements because “the United States does not want an escalation,” according to the BBC.