Zelenskyy praises 'good' Trump meeting on Patriot systems and Russia negotiations
Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump (Office of the President)
At a joint press conference with Polish President Andrzej Duda, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the NATO summit as "good." He said they discussed a wide range of topics, including the supply of Patriot air defense systems.
"It was a good meeting with President Trump. The range of topics was broad. We discussed all issues, which are primarily related to the Patriot topics, how to defend our sky, and other steps connected with the negotiation process, as well as sanctions policy, our bilateral relations after signing the bilateral agreement," Zelenskyy said.
According to the Ukrainian President, they agreed to establish direct ministerial-level contacts. This includes Ukraine's Minister of Defense and Minister of Finance, as well as their US counterparts, along with the US Secretary of State and Ukraine's Foreign Minister.
"We discussed many issues. What matters is that both sides will continue working. I think the tone of the conversation was productive. That’s a good sign," Zelenskyy added.
Zelenskyy-Trump meeting at NATO summit
President Zelenskyy and Donald Trump met on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague on June 25.
Zelenskyy said they specifically discussed the procurement of American air defense systems to protect Ukrainian cities. He emphasized that Ukraine is ready to purchase this equipment and support US defense manufacturers.
He also briefed Trump on the negotiations held in Istanbul and ongoing prisoner exchange efforts.
Trump, immediately after the meeting, said Zelenskyy was "very nice."
For more details on the meeting, read RBC-Ukraine's report.
