Ahead of a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated reluctance to provide long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, citing the need to preserve military resources for the U.S. Zelenskyy aims to negotiate energy deals with the U.S. to bolster Ukraine’s economy and energy infrastructure amidst ongoing conflict. Despite discussions with Trump and a recent call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the prospect for direct negotiations remains uncertain, as tensions continue to heighten between the U.S. and Russia. This dynamic underscores the complexities of international diplomacy in the Ukraine conflict and highlights the strategic balancing act the U.S. must navigate in its foreign policy objectives.