Zelensky to Visit Trump in Washington for Air Defence Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Monday that he will travel to Washington this week to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump for talks focused on strengthening Ukraine’s air defences and increasing pressure on Russia. Speaking in Kyiv during a visit by the EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, Zelensky said he plans to join a Ukrainian delegation already in Washington for discussions with U.S. officials and defence companies. The meeting with Trump is expected to take place on Friday at the White House. Trump confirmed the planned visit when asked by reporters during a brief fuel stop on his way back from the Middle East. “I think so, yeah,” the U.S. president said, referring to hosting Zelensky at the end of the week. Zelensky revealed that he had two phone conversations with Trump over the weekend, during which they discussed […]