Ukrainian President Zelensky told NBC's "Meet the Press" that he understands President Trump's comment that peace talks with Russia must begin with a ceasefire on the current battle lines. KRISTEN WELKER: President Trump said property lines should be defined quote,

President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky were split over the future of the war in Ukraine following their meeting today in Washington.

President Trump reportedly warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to accept Russia's terms for ending the war lest Vladimir Putin "destroy" his country

On Truth Social, the dictator-curious Trump wrote Putin congratulated him on the “Great Accomplishment of Peace in the Middle East,” and suggested that his “Success in the Middle East will help in our negotiation in attaining an end to the War with Russia/Ukraine.”

Ukraine wants the US Tomahawk missiles to help it pressure Putin into genuine negotiations, and it wants US security guarantees to make sure he is forced to abide with any future peace settlement. Zelensky left the White House without either of those things.

Soldiers should "stay where they stay," Zelensky said, and not offer new territory to Putin, who has reportedly demanded full control of Donetsk Oblast as a condition for ending the war.

Sean Spicer warned of the consequences of giving Tomahawk missiles to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday's edition of "The Morning Meeting" on 2Way. MARK HALPERIN, CO-HOST: Next up here is Russia-Ukraine.

The Ukrainian President arrives at the White House Friday with a wish-list including Tomahawks—and he may get them, writes Tom Nagorski.