Zelensky's Urgent Request to Trump Amid Patriot Missile Shortage

Ukrainian President Zelensky met with Trump at the White House, seeking a license to produce Patriot missiles in Ukraine due to global shortages. Kyiv attacked an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea, accusing Iran of complicity in Russian aggression. Trump said he would check with Putin. Meanwhile, Moscow reported intercepting over 390 Ukrainian drones.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the United States today (Tuesday) and met with US President Donald Trump at the White House. The meeting takes place amid a global shortage of Patriot missiles, resulting from the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Zelensky is expected to request a license to produce Patriot missiles in Ukraine, a move Trump supported earlier this month. Over the weekend, Ukrainian forces attacked an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea, with Kyiv describing Iran as a "direct partner in Russian aggression." Zelensky claimed Ukrainian intelligence has evidence that Russia shared satellite imagery with Iran, enabling it to attack US facilities. Trump responded that he would "check if this is true" with Putin. Meanwhile, the mayor of Moscow reported over 390 Ukrainian drones intercepted. Putin said his enemies are using "terrorist methods" but will not break the Russian people. The President of Kazakhstan called for a freeze on the conflict.