Zelensky says US asked for help with Middle East drones, rejects Donbas concession

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the United States asked Ukraine for help in countering Iranian-made drones in the Middle East. He framed this as a sign of Ukraine's growing capabilities and a reason for continued Western support.

In other comments, Zelensky rejected the idea of "gifting" the Donbas region to Russia as part of any peace deal. He also responded to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's demand for an inspection of a pipeline, and President Donald Trump called Zelensky an "obstacle" to peace, urging him to make a deal with Russia.