US President Donald Trump announced that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy will request Tomahawk cruise missiles during his visit to the White House on Friday. Trump made the announcement to reporters, noting the substantial stockpile of such munitions in the US arsenal.

"He will ask for Tomahawk missiles," "Trump said, emphasizing that the United States has a significant number of these systems.

According to him, the decision on the transfer will depend on further negotiations, including possible consultations with Moscow. Trump previously hinted at his willingness to use the supplies as leverage to expedite a peace settlement.