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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 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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