Trump, Zelenskyy discuss weapons, escalating Russian strikes
- On July 4, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call to discuss Ukraine's air defenses and defense cooperation amid escalating Russian attacks.
- The call followed hours after a massive Russian drone strike on Kyiv, which Trump described as disappointing and Zelenskyy called "deliberately massive and cynical."
- During the conversation, Zelenskyy and Trump agreed to enhance Kyiv's air defense capabilities and discussed joint defense production, purchases, and investments despite concerns about Washington halting some weapon shipments to Ukraine.
- Germany announced discussions to acquire Patriot air defense systems to help fill Ukraine's defense needs, while Kyiv cautioned that stopping weapon deliveries could undermine its capacity to counter Russian attacks.
- The discussions highlight ongoing international efforts to support Ukraine's defense amid intensifying Russian air strikes while underscoring risks from reduced U.S. military aid shipments.
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