Zelensky: Trump Agreed to Strengthen Ukraine's Air Defense

Ukraine's Air Defense Needs

• ⚠️ Ukraine is seeking to strengthen its air defenses following intensified Russian attacks, including the largest drone and missile assault on Kyiv since the full-scale invasion.
• 📌 Kyiv specifically wants Washington to sell more Patriot missiles and systems to protect its cities.

Zelensky-Trump Conversation

• 💬 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported a very good phone conversation with former US President Donald Trump.
• 🤝 They agreed to hold a meeting between their teams to increase the strength of Ukraine's air defense.
• 🤝 Discussions also covered joint production, which is seen as beneficial for both Ukraine and America.

US Weapons Deliveries and Trump's Stance

• 📉 US support for Kyiv has appeared to weaken, with Washington cutting off some weapons deliveries.
• ❓ Trump reportedly said he would check on weapons deliveries to Ukraine that had been put on hold.
• 🗣️ Trump expressed disappointment after a separate phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating he doesn't believe Putin is looking to stop the war.

Russia's Stance on the Conflict

• 🚫 Moscow sees no immediate diplomatic way out of the war, stating a settlement is impossible without eliminating the root causes of the conflict.
• 🇷🇺 Russia has intensified its offensive in Ukraine.