President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit held in Ankara, Turkey.
During the encounter, Zelensky urged the United States to expedite the delivery of American-made ammunition, emphasizing the need for Patriot missile systems to sustain Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
U.S. production of Patriot PAC‑3 interceptor missiles has fallen behind the high demand generated by ongoing conflicts, creating a critical global shortage.
Russian forces have taken advantage of this shortfall, launching concentrated missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian targets and causing significant civilian casualties.
The meeting coincided with an escalation of Russian strikes on Ukrainian military and energy installations surrounding Kyiv.
Trump expressed growing frustration with NATO, criticizing European allies for their stance on Iranian assistance.
The discussion began just before 9 a.m. Eastern Time.
