Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has shared particulars of his phone dialog with US President Donald Trump which happened on the afternoon of 4 July.
Supply: Zelenskyy on X, as reported by European Pravda
Particulars: Zelenskyy described the dialog as "crucial and fruitful", noting that he started by congratulating Trump and the American individuals on US Independence Day and expressing gratitude for the help already offered.
Quote from Zelenskyy: "In the present day we mentioned the present state of affairs, together with Russian airstrikes and the broader frontline developments. President Trump may be very nicely knowledgeable, and I thank him for his consideration to Ukraine. We spoke about alternatives in air defence and agreed that we’ll work collectively to strengthen safety of our skies. Now we have additionally agreed to a gathering between our groups."
Extra particulars: He added that additionally they mentioned intimately the prospects for joint defence manufacturing.
"We’re prepared for direct initiatives with the USA and consider that is critically vital for safety, particularly in relation to drones and associated applied sciences," Zelenskyy stated.
The Ukrainian chief famous that additionally they tackled mutual purchases and investments and exchanged views on the diplomatic state of affairs and cooperation with the USA and different companions.
The White Home and Trump haven’t but reported on the dialog.
Background:
- On 3 July, Zelenskyy stated that he deliberate to debate with Trump the resumption of Patriot air defence missile provides. That very same day, he additionally introduced the signing of an settlement with a number of American corporations on the joint manufacturing of UAVs, notably interceptors.
- On the identical day, Trump spoke with Russian chief Vladimir Putin. After the dialog, Trump admitted he had made no progress on ending the battle in Ukraine and expressed his disappointment.
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