U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hold a private meeting in Washington on Tuesday, discussing defense cooperation and efforts to revive stalled peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Multiple reports say the leaders discuss a proposal related to Patriot missile interceptors that would allow Ukraine to make or produce Patriot interceptors, alongside broader discussions on how to improve Ukraine’s air-defense capabilities. The talks also reportedly cover attempts to restart negotiations with Russia, which have not progressed. The meeting takes place ahead of the funeral of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, described in the reports as one of Kyiv’s strongest backers. Reuters-linked accounts and other outlets state Zelenskiy meets Trump in the Oval Office without reporters present before the funeral in the afternoon. One outlet adds that the broader context of the day includes a sanctions push, but the core items discussed across the sources are the Patriot-related production plan and renewed efforts toward Ukraine–Russia talks.