CNN pointed to Trump's suspicions about Ukraine's desire to escalate the conflict.

During a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Vladimir Zelensky, US President Donald Trump got the impression that Ukraine was seeking to escalate the conflict. This was reported on October 17 by CNN, citing sources.

"One of the officials said that Trump had the impression that Ukraine was seeking to escalate and prolong the conflict, and he was concerned about possible losses during the upcoming harsh winter," the article says.

Several TV channel sources with knowledge of the negotiations described the conversation as tense, frank and sometimes "uncomfortable." In addition, the American leader stressed to Zelensky that Ukraine will not receive long-range Tomahawk missiles yet.

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Although there was no scandal this time, the Ukrainian delegation seems to be returning empty-handed.

Trump's meeting with Zelensky took place at the White House on October 17. During the conversation, the American leader promised to discuss with his Ukrainian counterpart his conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which took place on October 16. In addition, Trump called himself a mediator president.

In addition, the American leader expressed hope for the end of the conflict in Ukraine without the use of Tomahawk missiles. According to the American leader, Washington itself needs Tomahawk missiles and some other weapons that are supplied to Kiev.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that he was ready for bilateral and trilateral negotiations to end the conflict, but said he did not want to raise the issue of long-range missiles.

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