President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that during a conversation with the President of the United States, they discussed strengthening defense capabilities and joint production in the military sector.

Zelensky shared this on Telegram.

Direct quote from Zelensky: "Today, we talked about the current situation: Russian airstrikes and the broader situation at the front. President Trump is well-informed, and I appreciate his attention to Ukraine. We discussed air defense options and agreed to work on enhancing our airspace protection."

Details: According to Zelensky, the conversation also focused on the capabilities of the defense industry and joint production possibilities.

"We are ready for direct projects with America, which is crucial for our security, particularly regarding drones and related technologies," the president stated.

Another topic was mutual procurements and investments. "We exchanged views on the diplomatic situation and our collaboration with America and other partners," Zelensky noted.

The president expressed gratitude for U.S. support and emphasized the need for a "fair peace agreement, with Ukraine backing American proposals."