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Trump, Zelenskyy discuss weapons, escalating Russian strikes
- On July 4, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defenses amid escalating Russian attacks.
- The talks followed the largest drone attack on Kyiv during the war, which Zelenskiy called "deliberately massive and cynical" and occurred hours after Trump's disappointing call with Putin on July 3.
- During the 40-minute call, the leaders agreed to arrange a meeting between their teams and discussed joint defense production, purchases, and investments focused on enhancing Kyiv's ability to "defend the sky."
- Washington had halted some weapons shipments to Ukraine, which Kyiv warned would weaken its defense against airstrikes, while Germany entered talks to buy Patriot missile systems to help fill the gap, with optimistic sources calling the presidents' conversation "very good."
- The dialogue suggests potential resumption of Patriot missile supplies and closer U.S.-Ukraine cooperation on air defenses amid intensifying Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities.
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Trump, Zelenskyy have ‘productive’ call after massive Russian barrage on Kyiv
Russia launched 550 drones and missiles across Ukraine overnight in the largest aerial assault since the war began. Hours after the barrage, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he talked with U.S. President Donald Trump about the attack.
Ukrainian President Zelensky said he had an "important and fruitful" phone conversation with US President Trump. The leaders discussed air defense capabilities and agreed "to work together to better defend airspace," Zelensky wrote on X. They also spoke "in detail" about defense industry capabilities and joint weapons production. "We are open to projects with the United States and believe that this is crucial for security, especially in the area…
The president of the United States was "very disappointed" by a previous conversation with Vladimir Putin.Today Russia launched one of its biggest attacks since the beginning of the invasion.
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The AgeTrump, Zelensky talk weapons in ‘productive’ call after Russia pummels Kyiv
Waves of drones and missiles targeted Ukraine’s capital overnight in the largest aerial assault since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began more than three years ago.
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