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Zelensky and Trump Discuss Joint Drone Production

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President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Donald Trump discussed expanding U.S.-Ukraine defense cooperation during a White House meeting, including joint drone production, Ukrainian counter-drone technology, and Patriot interceptor manufacturing. Kyiv is presenting its battlefield drone experience as a potential asset for the United States while seeking urgent additional defenses against Russian ballistic missiles. The discussions occurred alongside efforts to revive peace talks and increase pressure on Russia through sanctions.

First Article: 07/30/26

Latest Article: 07/30/26

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07-29-2026
The Hill / Laura Kelly
Volodymyr Zelensky briefed U.S. senators at the Capitol in the 2020s, citing drone battlefield gains and Shahed attack-drone technology links between Iran and Russia.
07-28-2026
Al Jazeera
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump discussed advancing US-Ukraine military drone production during a White House meeting in Washington.
07-28-2026
The New York Times
President Volodymyr Zelensky met President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday as Ukraine's battlefield drone advances shaped discussions about peace talks, air defense, and continued U.S. support.
07-28-2026
The Washington Post / Isaac Arnsdorf
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky promoted anti-drone technology to U.S. President Donald Trump while seeking American air-defense missiles amid the Ukraine-Russia war and U.S.-Iran tensions.