In brief
President Trump held closed‑door meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, regarded as "positive and productive" by the White House. The visits took place during a funeral for the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent supporter of both Ukraine and Israel. Zelensky pressed Trump to follow through on a pledge to license production of Patriot missiles to bolster Ukrainian air defences against Russian attacks. Netanyahu engaged in talks chiefly focused on the Iran nuclear situation, seeking renewed U.S. support for limiting the Iranian regime. Both meetings underscored the U.S. effort to balance support for Ukraine, Israel and counter‑Iran strategy amid protracted regional conflicts.
President Donald Trump held separate meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while in Washington, according to the White House.
The two leaders were present to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch backer of U.S. aid to Ukraine and support for Israel. In the meeting with Zelensky, Trump was briefed on Kyiv’s urgency for Patriot air‑defence missiles and the possibility of licensing domestic production of those systems.
Netanyahu’s visit followed an uptick in tensions between Israel and U.S. policy on Iran, with Israel citing a need for renewed support to curb Iranian missile and drone activity in the region. Trump praised the discussion as "very good" in a short payoff on Truth Social.
Reuters reports that Zelensky told the White House that the Trump administration had agreed to grant Ukraine licences for Patriot missiles, a development that could help the country counter escalating Russian aerial attacks.
Both meetings illustrate the United States’ continued effort to support allies in the face of ongoing conflicts, while navigating the complex dynamics of U.S. foreign policy in Europe and the Middle East.
