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Zelenskiy, Trump in Second ‘Productive’ Call on Air Defense

In a second phone call, U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy discussed a range of issues, including air defense, long-range weapons, and energy. The Ukrainian president described the talks as "very productive." The call follows the two leaders' previous conversation, which had sparked a political controversy in the United States. The White House and the Ukrainian government have not provided any further details about the specific topics discussed during the latest call. The conversation comes as Ukraine continues to grapple with an ongoing conflict with pro-Russian separatists in the eastern part of the country. The provision of air defense and long-range weapons systems from the U.S. is seen as crucial for Ukraine's efforts to defend its territory and push back against the Russian-backed forces.

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Zelenskiy to Meet Trump on Friday to Discuss Arms and Energy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump on Friday in Washington. The meeting will focus on crucial topics such as air defense, long-range weaponry, and energy, as…

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Zelenskiy, Trump in Second ‘Productive’ Call on Air Defense

In a second phone call, U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy discussed a range of issues, including air defense, long-range weapons, and energy. The Ukrainian president described the…

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The article discusses a potential meeting between the presidents of the US, Russia, and Ukraine. After a "frank" meeting at the White House, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his readiness to join talks between US President…

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump on Friday in Washington. The meeting will focus on crucial topics such as air defense, long-range weaponry, and energy, as Russia continues to…

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In a second phone call, U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy discussed a range of issues, including air defense, long-range weapons, and energy. The Ukrainian president described the talks as "very…

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