Zelensky Welcomes New NATO-US Deal on Patriot Missile Deliveries
In a statement posted on X, Zelensky described his conversation with Trump as 'very good,' adding that they discussed efforts 'to stop the killings and establish a lasting and just peace.'
He said Trump had briefed him on his earlier meeting with Rutte and stressed the importance of increased defence spending by Alliance members, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
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'We reviewed steps to improve protection against Russian attacks and agreed to coordinate our actions moving forward,' said Zelensky.
He also spoke with Rutte, who updated him on the discussions in Washington and reaffirmed NATO's ongoing support for Ukraine.
'We appreciate the readiness to provide additional Patriot systems. The US, Germany, and Norway are already working jointly on this,' Zelensky said, noting that further weapons deliveries were expected to strengthen Ukraine's defences.
'Russia must be forced to stop the killings. This war continues solely because of Russia due to Putin's desire to prolong it. Peace is only possible through strength,' he added.
Zelensky also underscored the need to cut off Russia's war financing and to end its military ties with Iran and North Korea.
He said new joint decisions were in the works with the US, Germany and Norway regarding Patriot air defence systems, alongside long-term defence agreements with Washington.
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