Zelensky Calls Latest Talk With Trump “Most Productive” As Ukraine Seeks More Defense Support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is hailing his latest conversation with President Donald Trump as the “most productive” exchange between the two leaders since the start of Russia’s brutal war on Ukraine. In his nightly address Saturday, Zelensky emphasized Trump’s strong stance on missile defense and his commitment to helping Ukraine defend its people.

“Regarding the conversation with the president of the United States, which took place a day earlier, it was probably the best conversation we have had during this whole time, the most productive,” Zelensky said.

At the top of the agenda: Patriot missile systems. Zelensky said Trump showed a clear willingness to help shore up Ukraine’s defenses, calling the U.S.-made system “the key to protection against ballistic threats.” Russia has ramped up attacks on Ukrainian cities, launching the single largest drone strike on Kyiv just hours after Trump’s separate call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Speaking to reporters Friday, Trump confirmed the positive tone of his call with Zelensky and hinted at further defensive aid: “They’re going to need them for defense… They’re going to need something because they’re being hit pretty hard.”

This is a major shift and a promising one for Ukraine. Under the Biden administration, U.S. military aid often came slow, scattered, or with strings attached. Meanwhile, Putin only grew bolder. But with Trump back in command, the message is unmistakable: America will back its allies while demanding real results and accountability.

Trump also expressed deep frustration with Putin after their latest phone call. The Russian leader, he said, showed no serious interest in pursuing a ceasefire a stance that Trump is clearly not willing to tolerate. The former KGB strongman may be realizing that his days of manipulating a weak White House are over.

Key takeaways from this new diplomatic momentum:

• Zelensky’s praise is significant he’s not known for sugarcoating discussions with world leaders.

• Trump is once again showing that peace through strength works he’s engaging with both Ukraine and Russia from a position of power, not appeasement.

• The U.S. is poised to reassert strategic dominance in Eastern Europe, with Patriot systems and diplomatic muscle leading the way.

As Ukraine braces for more Russian attacks, the country’s leadership is placing its trust in the one man who has consistently understood the stakes and isn’t afraid to act: Donald J. Trump.

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