Zelensky meets Trump at White House to discuss Ukraine war and Patriot missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, to discuss the ongoing war with Russia and seek further American support. The talks, held in a closed format, focused on peace negotiations and Zelensky's request for licenses to produce Patriot interceptor missiles. Zelensky praised the meeting as 'good' and pushed for increased military aid. The meeting also touched on a recent trip to Kiev by Trump's associates Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, which was discussed during the talks. Zelensky's visit to the U.S. came after a stop in London, underscoring his efforts to secure Western backing.