'Good signal': Zelenskyy sees shift in Trump's stance on air defense and sanctions
Photo: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump (Getty Images)
The main outcome of the meeting with Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit will be the strengthening of Ukraine's air defense. Additionally, the US side has welcomed the issue of licenses for the production of Ukrainian missiles for the first time, Ukrinform reports.
Zelenskyy spoke about the results of the negotiations with Trump during a joint press briefing with Honduran President Nasry Asfura in Kyiv.
"I received a positive signal on strengthening Ukraine's air defense from the entire G7, including President Trump," Zelenskyy stated.
Missile licenses
Separately, the President noted that "licenses for the production of our missiles are being viewed positively by the American side for the first time."
According to him, Kyiv had repeatedly raised this issue during the Biden administration but "never received anything."
"Now, God willing, they will hold all the consultations with Raytheon and other manufacturers, and discuss it within the administration and with the military. I really hope they return with a positive response, and we can obtain the licenses so that our companies can help Ukraine, the Middle East, and European countries," Zelenskyy said.
Sanctions and increased aid
According to the President, there are also positive shifts in sanctions policy. "President Trump said he would return to this policy. This is also a good signal," Zelenskyy said.
Another key takeaway from the talks will be an increase in assistance.
"We will be helped much more. These are President Trump's words so that Putin understands that the aid will not stop, and therefore he should stop the war," the head of state concluded.
Zelenskyy and Trump met on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy. This marked their first meeting since Trump returned to the US presidency.
Kyiv has repeatedly raised the issue of licenses for manufacturing Ukrainian missiles. This specifically concerns obtaining permission to use American technology and components in Ukraine's missile program.
