Zelenskyy Has a 'Good Meeting' with Trump at the White House as He Seeks More Cooperation with US
The leaders discussed licenses for Patriot interceptor production and renewed diplomacy as Ukraine seeks stronger air defenses against Russian missile attacks.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to the White House ahead of the funeral for U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch advocate for Kyiv in its conflict with Russia.
- South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham died July 11 at age 71; his sister, Darline Graham, has been appointed to fill his seat and will seek a full six-year term with Trump's endorsement.
- Zelenskiy arrived seeking air defense capabilities and a drone deal, while a Pentagon letter revealed the administration will not finish spending $400 million in authorized aid until fiscal year 2029.
- Following the White House visit, Zelenskiy will meet with senators at the U.S. Capitol, as an official noted Trump would discuss the peace process, stating, "Now is the time to end the war."
- Zelenskiy identified anti-ballistic defense and strategic cooperation with the United States as the "number-one priority" for his meetings, and leaders may discuss Trump's promise to grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missile interceptors.
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Zelenskyy says talks with Trump include Patriot production in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday he and US President Donald Trump discussed the production of US-designed Patriot air defense systems in Ukraine and diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine-Russia conflict during their meeting at the White House.
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USA TodayTrump, Zelenskiy discussed Patriot deal and reviving talks with Russia
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday discussed reviving peace talks with Russia and plans for Ukraine to produce Patriot missile interceptors.
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Zelenskyy Delivers Condolences to Trump Over Lindsey Graham Before Hammering Out Patriot Missile Deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used a high‑profile visit to Washington to offer condolences to US President Donald Trump over the death of Senator Lindsey Graham and to discuss a proposed deal that would let Ukraine produce Patriot missile interceptors under US licence, potentially reshaping the country's air-defence capabilities. The meeting at the White House came just hours before Graham's funeral, where Trump, Zelenskyy and other wo…
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