Zelenskyy lands in US for Trump talks seeking more air defenses

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the United States on Tuesday for talks with President Donald Trump, aiming to strengthen cooperation and secure additional air-defense help against Russian attacks. The schedule calls for Oval Office talks at 9:30 a.m. in Washington. Zelenskyy said his top priority is “anti-ballistic defense and strategic cooperation with America,” and he plans to attend Tuesday’s funeral service for late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. Discussions are expected to cover efforts to revive diplomatic talks, including U.S.-side pressure on Russia and renewed sanctions. Zelenskyy is seeking more Patriot interceptors for Kyiv and other cities, but licensed Patriot production announced at a NATO summit would take time to address an immediate shortfall.