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Zelenskyy says if Trump can't stop Putin, help Ukraine do it

Zelenskyy says if Trump can't stop Putin, help Ukraine do it

Summary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that if President Donald Trump cannot stop Russian President Vladimir Putin, then the U.S. should provide Ukraine with interceptor missiles to defend against attacks. Zelenskyy also accused the Trump administration of delaying missile shipments and limiting satellite data vital for Ukraine’s defense during ongoing Russian attacks.

Key Facts

  • Zelenskyy asked President Trump either to rein in Putin or provide interceptor missiles to protect Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
  • Ukraine is running low on U.S.-made Patriot air defense missiles used to stop Russian attacks.
  • Zelenskyy accused the U.S. government of delaying missile deliveries and restricting use of Starshield, a military satellite system important for intercepting drones.
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the missile supplies are in high demand by many countries, not just Ukraine.
  • Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities continue, causing civilian deaths.
  • Zelenskyy met with U.S. and European envoys in Norway to discuss diplomatic efforts.
  • President Trump waived some sanctions on Russia to lower U.S. gas prices, a move Zelenskyy criticized.
  • The U.S. denies deliberately limiting Ukraine’s military use of Starshield satellite technology.
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