After President Trump of the United States and Ukrainian President Zelensky had a phone conversation on July 5th, it was announced that Ukraine would need “Patriot” missiles for defense. Prior to this, the US government had announced the suspension of certain military aid to Ukraine. The question of whether the US will resume delivering “Patriot” missiles to Kyiv after the leaders’ call is under consideration.
In a video speech released on the evening of the 5th, Zelensky stated that his conversation with Trump was “the best and most effective dialogue between the two so far.” He mentioned that they discussed air defense issues and expressed gratitude for the US willingness to offer assistance. “The ‘Patriot’ system is key to defending against ballistic missile threats,” he said. (Xinhua News Agency)
