Describing the conversation as "a good meeting", the Ukrainian leader, in a detailed post on X, congratulated President Trump on what he called a "successful operation in the Middle East", referring to the recent US strikes that targeted and disabled key components of Iran's nuclear and drone infrastructure
"I had a good meeting with POTUS in The Hague. I congratulated President Trump on the successful operation in the Middle East. It is important that the US actions have weakened not only their nuclear program but also their drone production capabilities. We will continue to keep an eye on the situation," Zelenskyy stated
One of the key themes of the meeting was Ukraine's growing urgency to strengthen its air defence systems amid continued Russian missile and drone strikes
Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine is actively pursuing the purchase of US-made air defence systems to protect its cities, critical infrastructure, churches, and civilian population, also urging broader European cooperation in this effort
The two leaders also discussed the potential for US-Ukraine co-production of drones, as Kyiv seeks to enhance its domestic defence industry while simultaneously contributing to Western security supply chains
The Ukrainian president also informed Trump about the recent technical meetings held in Istanbul, which included discussions on humanitarian issues such as the exchange of prisoners and repatriation of the fallen
"We discussed the protection of our people with the President -- first and foremost, the purchase of American air defence systems to shield our cities, our people, churches, and infrastructure. Ukraine is ready to buy this equipment and support American weapons manufacturers. Europe can help. We also discussed the potential for co-production of drones. We can strengthen each other," he said
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