President Volodymyr Zelensky meets President Donald Trump in the Oval Office in Washington on Tuesday, July 28. According to both outlets, the leaders discuss a range of issues linked to Ukraine’s peace efforts and U.S. support for Ukraine’s air-defense capabilities. Zelensky’s agenda includes deepening strategic and diplomatic efforts aimed at reaching peace, reflecting discussions about the broader Ukraine peace process.
A central part of the meeting focuses on Patriot interceptor production. Both sources report that the two leaders talk about licenses and co-production arrangements that would allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors under authorization from the United States. The meeting is also connected to Trump’s pledge made at the most recent NATO summit earlier this month, which centers on enabling Ukraine to produce Patriot interceptors under licence.
Following the talks, Zelensky says the discussion is productive, with attention on both the pathway for peace and practical steps related to Patriot interceptor manufacturing.
