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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced support Friday for US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Moscow and Kyiv should halt hostilities in Ukraine, “stop where we are” and begin negotiations.

“He is right. President is right, and we have to stop where we are,” Zelenskyy told reporters after meeting Trump at the White House. “This is important, to stop where we are and then to speak.”

Trump wrote on Truth Social that his meeting with Zelenskyy was “very interesting and cordial,” and he urged Kyiv and Moscow to “stop the killing and make a deal.”

“They should stop where they are. Let both claim victory, let history decide,” Trump wrote.

Zelenskyy described the discussions as “productive,” citing talks on air defense and production.

“We spoke about long range, of course,” he said. “We decided that we don’t speak about it because nobody wants -- I mean, the United States doesn’t want this.”

Asked if he was optimistic about receiving US Tomahawk long-range missiles, Zelenskyy replied, “I am realistic,” adding that both sides agreed not to disclose details of the talks.

The Ukrainian leader has repeatedly emphasized his country’s need for Tomahawk cruise missiles, which would allow Kyiv to strike deep into Russian territory

Zelensky said Ukraine needs Tomahawk missiles and offered thousands of Ukrainian drones in exchange, during his meeting with Trump.

The Ukrainian leader said he later spoke with European and NATO partners about security guarantees following the meeting, stressing Kyiv’s desire for US involvement. “We count on the leadership of the United States,” he said.

Trump has said Ukraine and Russia “want to end the war” and plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin soon in Hungary to discuss a potential peace deal.