Key facts
- President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss air defense needs and peace talks with Russia.
- Trump also met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with discussions focusing on Iran.
- Zelenskyy discussed potential co-production of Patriot missile interceptors with Lockheed Martin.
- The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote on a Russia sanctions bill on Tuesday.
- The Pentagon will delay disbursing authorized Ukraine aid until fiscal year 2029.
President Donald Trump held separate meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington. The meetings occurred ahead of the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, a key figure in advocating for Ukraine aid and sanctions against Russia.
During his meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine's need for enhanced air defenses, including the potential for co-production of Patriot missile interceptors, and efforts to revive peace talks with Russia. Zelenskyy also met with representatives from defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin to advance these discussions.
Netanyahu's meeting with Trump focused on shared goals concerning Iran. The U.S. Senate is slated to vote on a Russia sanctions bill on Tuesday, a piece of legislation championed by the late Senator Graham.
These developments come as the Pentagon has informed Congress that authorized Ukraine aid will not be disbursed until fiscal year 2029, despite ongoing weapon shortages in Kyiv.