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Air defence and diplomacy: U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington. Photo: Ukrainian Presidency

Washington DC, July 28, 2026

During meetings with Donald Trump, Alexander Stubb and Lockheed Martin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pressed for the rapid implementation of U.S. licences to produce Patriot interceptors, expanded defence co-production and renewed diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s war.

Main takeaways
  1. Patriot production licences move towards implementation: Zelenskyy and Trump discussed implementing the U.S. decision to grant Ukraine licences to produce Patriot interceptors, with their teams tasked with coordinating the next steps.
  2. Ukraine and Lockheed Martin pursue rapid co-production: Talks covered technology exchange, joint production and specific solutions involving Patriot capabilities and other defence systems.
  3. Air defence and diplomacy remain closely linked: Zelenskyy sought to reinvigorate diplomatic engagement while stressing in talks with Stubb that Ukraine needs additional Patriot missiles every day to protect civilians from Russian attacks.

 


The President of Ukraine had a meeting with the President of the United States in Washington

28 July 2026 – 19:28

In Washington, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a meeting with President of the United States Donald Trump. The Head of State thanked President Trump for all their joint work to protect the lives of Ukrainians and advance peace.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his condolences over the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, who was a true friend of Ukraine.

The leaders discussed the implementation of President Trump’s decision to provide Ukraine with licenses to produce interceptors for Patriots, as well as some other ideas that could help. Special attention was paid to diplomacy: it is important to reinvigorate the diplomatic process. The teams will coordinate the details of further communication.

Source – Ukrainian President

 


Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Alexander Stubb discussed current prospects in diplomacy

28 July 2026 – 19:39

In Washington, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a meeting with President of Finland Alexander Stubb.

The leaders exchanged details of their meetings in the United States and discussed the current prospects in diplomacy. The President of Finland commended Ukraine’s success with long-range sanctions and noted that everyone sees the losses Russia is suffering on the battlefield and how much more difficult the situation in the Russian economy is becoming.

The parties also discussed the need to protect Ukrainians from Russian strikes, the decisions that could help, and diplomatic efforts in general.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Alexander Stubb for his thorough understanding of our needs and emphasized that missiles for the Patriots are needed literally every day.

Source – Ukrainian President

 


Joint production and technology exchange: President Zelenskyy met with Lockheed Martin Defense Company team

28 July 2026 – 21:00

In Washington, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the team of the Lockheed Martin defense company – one of the strongest enterprises in the United States, with which Ukraine has been cooperating for a long time.

The Head of State thanked them for their support and all their assistance. During the meeting, they discussed opportunities for further developing cooperation – joint production and technology exchange. The President noted that Ukraine has a lot to share with those who help us protect lives.

They also discussed joint capabilities related to Patriots and other systems. The teams are already working on specific solutions to move to co- production as quickly as possible and increase capabilities to protect lives.

Lockheed Martin produces ATACMS, HIMARS, F-16s, and missiles for Patriot systems.

Source – Ukrainian President

 

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