Zelensky to press Trump on air defences while in Washington
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is visiting the White House to discuss increasing air defense support for Ukraine with President Donald Trump. Zelensky wants to speed up the production of advanced US Patriot missiles in Ukraine to protect against recent Russian missile attacks on Kyiv.Key Facts
- Zelensky is meeting President Trump in Washington to discuss stronger air defense for Ukraine.
- Russia has recently launched many missile attacks on Kyiv, increasing the need for better interceptors.
- The US has granted Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missile interceptors, key for defense.
- Producing Patriot missiles in Ukraine requires complex political, legal, and technical steps.
- US defense company Raytheon visited Kyiv and is ready to deepen cooperation on missile production.
- Zelensky is also attending the funeral of US Senator Lindsey Graham in Washington.
- Russia reported that over 390 Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow region overnight, with most intercepted.
- Russian President Putin stated Russia will keep fighting and accused enemies of using terror tactics.
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