US EditionTrump, Zelenskyy discuss weapons, escalating Russian strikes
- On July 4, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed strengthening Kyiv's air defenses amid escalating Russian drone attacks.
- Their discussions occurred shortly after a significant drone assault on Kyiv, which took place hours following President Trump’s unsatisfactory phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 3, amid Washington’s decision to pause certain arms deliveries to Ukraine.
- Zelenskyy described the assault as overwhelmingly large and strategically ruthless, and both presidents committed to collaborating on defense manufacturing, procurement, and investments to enhance Ukraine’s air defense capabilities.
- Russia launched 539 drones and 11 missiles, killing one and injuring at least 23 in Kyiv, while Germany said it is negotiating to buy Patriot air defense systems to bridge defense gaps.
- The discussions suggest potential resumption of Patriot missile supplies and continued efforts to bolster Ukraine's defenses despite challenges from halted U.S. shipments and ongoing attacks.
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During the conversation the tycoon again pushed the ally to accept the status quo on the territories. The priority for Washington remains the support of the Kremlin to manage balances in the Middle East.Beyond diplomatic statements on Washington's support to Kiev, from the t...
After the disappointing talk with Putin (and the massive Russian bombing on Ukraine), the American president suggests that he is ready to resume supplies to Kiev, with the possible German contribution
Ukraine in need of air defense after US aid being withheld
Ukraine’s need for additional air defense systems to protect the country from incoming Russian drones and missiles is exacerbated by the U.S.’s decision to halt some military aid shipments to them. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Donald Trump spoke on Friday morning, just days after news emerged that the Department of Defense had paused shipments of U.S. military aid to Ukraine amid concerns about depleted U.S. stockpiles. “…
President Volodimir Zelenski said that he and Donald Trump agreed to cooperate in air defence, while the Ukrainian leader was pressing Washington to resume key arms deliveries. The two leaders had a telephone conversation hours after Russia launched one of the largest air strikes on the Ukrainian capital since the start of its large-scale invasion in 2022. What did Trump and Zelenski agree to call? The US leader also had a call with Russian Pres…
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