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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 increasing Kyiv's air defense capabilities amid escalating Russian attacks.
  • The talks followed Russia's largest drone attack on Kyiv, and Washington's decision to halt some weapons shipments that Kyiv warned would weaken its defense.
  • Zelenskiy and Trump agreed to strengthen air defenses through joint production, purchases, and investment, while Germany sought Patriot missile systems to bridge air defense gaps.
  • A source described the call as 'very good' and expressed optimism that Patriot missile supplies to Ukraine could resume after the discussion.
  • The dialogue suggests potential resumption of U.S. support for Ukraine's air defense, which is vital as Russian airstrikes intensify and Kyiv calls the attack 'deliberately massive and cynical.
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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…

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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, July 4, 2025.
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