Zelensky Confirms Friday Meeting with Donald Trump in Washington — Focus on Air Defense and Long-Range Weapons
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In Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he plans to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday, marking a high-stakes diplomatic encounter amid Ukraine’s push for stronger Western defense support. Speaking during a joint press conference with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, Zelensky said the main focus of the talks will be air defense and long-range strike capabilities — key issues as Ukraine braces for intensified Russian attacks this winter.
While Zelensky declined to reveal details, he confirmed that his U.S. visit will also include meetings with senators, congressmen, and major military and energy companies. He hinted that discussions would center on new forms of defense cooperation to counter “different formats of attacks,” emphasizing Ukraine’s urgent need to strengthen its air and missile defense systems.
Western media outlets have speculated that Ukraine may seek access to U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles and potential approval to target Russian military infrastructure deep inside Russia — a shift that would mark a significant escalation in Kyiv’s military capabilities. Zelensky did not comment on those reports, saying only that “it will be helpful” to expand Ukraine’s defensive reach.
Alongside him, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas reiterated that Europe, the United States, and Ukraine share a common goal: ending the war. “Ukraine wants this war to end. Europeans want this war to end. Also, America wants this war to end. The only one who doesn’t want this war to end is Russia,” she said.
Kallas urged all allies to maintain military aid and sanctions pressure, arguing that only by cutting off Moscow’s ability to finance its aggression can peace be achieved. Her remarks underscored Europe’s unity with both Kyiv and Washington as they coordinate defense and reconstruction strategies.
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