- Negotiations are underway regarding US involvement in Ukraine, with Ukraine seeking increased air defense systems and missiles.
- Zelenskyy urged Donald Trump for more defense supplies, but the Iran war is diverting U.S. stocks needed for Ukraine.
Amid ongoing drone strikes on Russian targets, Zelensky is set to discuss air defense shortages with Trump, while Graham pushes for a new sanctions package.
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Updated Jul 28
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What happened
Amid ongoing drone strikes on Russian targets, Zelensky is set to discuss air defense shortages with Trump, while Graham pushes for a new sanctions package.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Sanctions deal aimed at compelling Russia.Sub-event
Current talks between Zelensky and Trump regarding defense aid, coupled with drone strikes and Graham's push for sanctions.1 source
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Zelenskyy urged Donald Trump for more defense supplies, but the Iran war is diverting U.S. stocks needed for Ukraine.Also in this story
- Political figures discuss aid for Ukraine, noting Russian military decline and US stock diversion.
- Ukraine is seeking advanced fighter jets and ammunition while facing a full-scale Russian invasion, amid U.S. stock depletion due to the Iran war.
The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Lindsey Graham
American lawyer and politician (born 1955)
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- aol.co.ukUkraine batters Moscow hours before crucial Zelensky-Trump meeting - AOL