World · 28 July 2026

Zelensky meets Trump seeking Patriot missile deal

Volodymyr Zelensky met Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday for just over an hour, seeking expanded production of Patriot air defence interceptors for Ukraine. The talks also covered a possible joint drone deal, with Ukraine aiming to build 6 to 7 million attack drones in 2026. Zelensky described the meeting as good, before travelling to Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral in Washington.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 July 2026 at 19:47

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