Air defence, arms and energy: ambassador summarises key results of Zelensky's visit to the USA

During his visit to Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has informed US President Donald Trump in detail about the situation on the frontline, the consequences of Russian missile strikes on the energy system and the country's main defence needs. This was told by the Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States Olga Stefanyshina in Telegram.

The Ukrainian ambassador to the USA said that the main emphasis during the meeting of the leaders was placed on the need to strengthen air defence and the supply of long-range weapons. According to her, the presidents agreed that the USA, together with its European partners, should play a key role in ensuring Ukraine's security and increase pressure on Russia to end the war as soon as possible.

During the visit, Zelensky held a number of important meetings, including talks with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and representatives of leading energy companies. They discussed supplies of US liquefied gas, development of nuclear energy and modernisation of the Ukrainian energy system.

Zelenskyy also met with the management of Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, where they discussed supplies of Patriot systems, missiles, F-16 aircraft and prospects for joint production of weapons.

In addition, the president took part in discussions with leading US think tanks on the further development of Ukrainian-US relations and the search for ways to a just peace.

We will remind, on 17 October Zelensky held a meeting with Trump at the White house. After the talks, Trump said that the United States seeks to end the war without transferring long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, and the fighting should stop along the current front line.

The day before, Trump spoke with Putin by phone and announced preparations for a summit with the Russian leader to be held in Budapest in the next fortnight.