Trump's Call with Zelenskyy: Ceasefire Talks and Military Aid

Focus on Ceasefire Agreement

• 📞 President Trump described his call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as "very good," continuing discussions on a partial agreement.
• 🤝 The focus remains on a partial ceasefire that President Trump previously negotiated with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

White House Messaging and Demands

• 📢 The White House appears to be sending a message to Vladimir Putin by making the statement public, indicating a strong stance.
• 🇺🇸 The US and Ukraine are moving in the right direction regarding military intelligence sharing, which will continue.
• ⚠️ The White House is not planning to concede to Russia's demands for a halt on military intelligence sharing and a cessation of foreign military aid to Ukraine.

Military Aid and Intelligence Sharing

• 🛡️ Ukraine is seeking more Patriot missile systems, and President Trump has agreed to help find available systems.
• 🎯 Continuing to provide intelligence and military support is crucial for Ukraine's defense against Russian regrouping.
• 🇷🇺 A temporary ceasefire would benefit Russia by allowing them to regroup and reposition troops, especially in the Kerson region.

Kinetic Military Activity in Yemen

• 💥 The US has been engaged in kinetic military activity with the Houthis in Yemen for six consecutive days.
• 🎯 This campaign targets radar control areas, command and control centers, and UAV launchers, with reported leadership taken out.
• 🚢 The USS Harry S Truman is involved, intercepting Houthi drones and missiles aimed at the carrier strike group.
• 📈 Defense Secretary Hag Seth described the campaign as unrelenting and not a stop-and-go operation.