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Zelensky asks senators for air defenses, tells them Ukraine is winning war

Headline from The Hill, from the development of Jul 28, 2026

Newest development Jul 29, 2026 · 2 reportsZelensky says he asked Trump for emergency package of Patriot missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with senators in the Capitol on Tuesday to press his case for additional U.S. support for Ukraine, specifically anti-ballistic missiles, and to emphasize his country's gains in the war against Russia.

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  1. Trump to meet Zelensky at White House, as MAGA voices shift on Ukraine

    Headline from Axios ·

  2. Netanyahu and Zelenskyy to arrive in Washington for Lindsey Graham funeral

    Headline from The Guardian ·

  3. Zelenskyy has a ‘good meeting’ with Trump at the White House as he seeks more cooperation with US

    Headline from WHDH Boston ·

  4. Names this update

    Zelensky asks senators for air defenses, tells them Ukraine is winning war

    Headline from The Hill ·

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    Zelensky says he asked Trump for emergency package of Patriot missiles

    Headline from The Hill ·

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  1. The Kyiv Independent

    Zelensky to meet with Trump in Washington next week, media reports (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    The Kyiv Independent's feed description

    President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington next week during a visit to the United States for the funeral of late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, Suspilne reported on July 24, citing diplomatic sources.

  2. Union Leader

    Trump to meet Ukraine’s Zelenskyy next week in bid to end war (opens Union Leader)

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    Union Leader's feed description

    Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with President Donald Trump early next week, according to a White House official, amid efforts to revive diplomatic talks to end the war with Russia.

  3. West Hawaii Today

    White House says Trump, Zelenskyy to meet in Washington next week (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    West Hawaii Today's feed description

    (Reuters) — U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are scheduled to meet in Washington on Tuesday, a White House official said on Friday.

  4. Breitbart News

    Trump and Zelensky to Meet in Washington this Week (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, a White House official confirmed, as diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia pick up speed.

  5. Axios

    Trump to meet Zelensky at White House, as MAGA voices shift on Ukraine (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    President Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Tuesday, a White House official confirmed to Axios. The big picture: The visit gives Zelensky a chance to shore up support in Washington after the death of one of Ukraine's congressional champions.

  6. The Guardian

    Netanyahu and Zelenskyy to arrive in Washington for Lindsey Graham funeral (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Both men scheduled to meet Trump at time where US policy towards wars in Iran and Ukraine in state of flux Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelenskyy are set to arrive in Washington simultaneously with the goal of winning the ear of Donald Trump at pivotal moments in wars affecting their respective …

  7. The Western Journal

    Lindsey Graham's Funeral Helps Benjamin Netanyahu Secure WH Meeting He's Targeted for Months (opens The Western Journal)

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    The Western Journal's feed description

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that he will be meeting with President Donald Trump during his visit to Washington, D.C., to attend the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s […]

  8. Just the News

    Netanyahu, Zelensky to meet with Trump during visit to Washington for Lindsey Graham funeral (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    During their visits, both leaders will meet with Trump, giving them an opportunity to discuss their agendas regarding conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.

  9. Just the News

    Both Netanyahu and Zelensky say meetings with Trump were 'Excellent' (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    The two leaders who were in Washington, D.C., to attend the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s funeral were invited by the president to meet, as the two countries are engaged in a conflict.

  10. Just the News

    Watch Live: Trump meets with Zelensky at the White House (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    President Donald Trump is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House.

  11. Deutsche Welle

    Zelenskyy visits Trump as Ukraine seeks stronger air defense (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived at the White House seeking for stronger military cooperation, as Kyiv and Moscow intensify long-range strikes amid stalled peace efforts.

  12. Washington Times

    Zelenskyy will visit Trump at the White House before Sen. Graham's funeral (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet Tuesday ahead of Sen. Lindsey Graham's funeral, their second sit-down this month and after a far-right activist with the U.S. president's ear had a widely publicized change of heart on Russia's war against Ukraine.

  13. WLTX Columbia

    Zelenskyy, Netanyahu both plan to meet with President Trump while in US for Lindsey Graham's funeral (opens WLTX Columbia)

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    WLTX Columbia's feed description

    The presence of the two world leaders is a testament to Graham's penchant for foreign policy issues and advocacy for military aid for the two countries in the midst.

  14. WHDH Boston

    Zelenskyy has a ‘good meeting’ with Trump at the White House as he seeks more cooperation with US (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Tuesday ahead of Sen. Lindsey Graham’s funeral, with the two leaders discussing ways for Ukraine to produce its...

  15. ABC 30 Fresno

    Netanyahu and Zelenskyy to push their agendas at White House meetings with Trump (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    Zelenskyy and Netanyahu are expected to meet with Trump in addition to attending the funeral of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

  16. Toledo Blade

    Zelensky will visit Trump at the White House before Sen. Graham's funeral (opens Toledo Blade)

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    Toledo Blade's feed description

    WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet Tuesday ahead of Sen. Lindsey Graham's funeral, their second sit-down this month and after a far-right activist with the U.S.

  17. The Brunswick News

    Zelenskyy lands in US for Trump talks seeking more air defenses (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the U.S. for talks with President Donald Trump on Tuesday, looking to reinforce a warming in relations and gain additional help to strengthen air defenses against Russian attacks. “Our number-one priority is…

  18. The Week

    Netanyahu and Zelenskyy in Washington: will they get Trump’s support in their wars? (opens The Week)

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    The Week's feed description

    Israel and Ukraine leaders will meet US president at funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch supporter of both countries

  19. Al-Monitor

    Trump, Zelenskiy discussed Patriot deal and reviving talks with Russia (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    By Gram Slattery and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday discussed efforts to revive peace talks with Russia and a deal to allow Ukraine to make Patriot missile interceptors, ahead of the funeral of a U.S.

  20. Al-Monitor

    Trump, Zelenskiy discussed Patriot deal before funeral of Ukraine ally (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    By Gram Slattery and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday discussed efforts to revive peace talks with Russia and a deal to allow Ukraine to make Patriot missile interceptors, ahead of the funeral of a U.S.

  21. Al-Monitor

    Trump welcomes Zelenskiy ahead of funeral of Senate ally who championed Ukraine (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    By Gram Slattery and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to the White House on Tuesday ahead of the funeral of U.S.

  22. The Hill

    Live updates: Graham remembered at Capitol; Trump confers with Zelensky, Netanyahu (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Lawmakers, Vice President Vance, Cabinet members and staff gathered Tuesday to remember the late Sen. Lindsay Graham (R-S.C.) at the Capitol Rotunda. President Trump is meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky then Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House ahead of Graham's funeral at Was…

  23. The Columbian

    Zelenskyy visits Trump at the White House before Graham’s funeral, seeking cooperation with US (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are meeting Tuesday ahead of Sen. Lindsey Graham's funeral, their second sit-down this month and after a far-right activist with the U.S.

  24. The Boston Globe

    Zelensky has a ‘good meeting’ with Trump at the White House as he seeks more cooperation with US (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Zelensky said in a social media post shortly after his arrival in the U.S. that his “number one priority” is “anti-ballistic defense and strategic cooperation with America.”

  25. Washington Times

    Trump and Zelenskyy discuss Patriot air defense, diplomatic efforts to end war (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday he spoke to President Trump about his country's air defenses against the Russian invasion and ways to restart the diplomatic process to wind down the war.

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