U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg arrived in Kyiv on 14 July for an extended mission aimed at strengthening security ties between Washington and Ukraine, marking his first trip to the country since taking up the role earlier this year. Kellogg held talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak and Defence Minister Rustem Umerov. Ukrainian officials said the discussions focused on reinforcing the country’s air-defence network, expanding joint weapons production with European partners and widening sanctions on Russia. The visit follows President Donald Trump’s pledge on 13 July to supply additional Patriot surface-to-air missile batteries to Kyiv. Zelenskyy signalled Ukraine’s readiness to purchase further U.S. weapons, while U.S. diplomats indicated more defence measures could be announced in the coming days. An air-raid alert sounded in the capital shortly after the Kellogg-Zelenskyy meeting, underscoring Ukraine’s urgent need for enhanced air defences amid continuing Russian strikes. Kellogg is expected to remain in Ukraine for several days before briefing the White House on next steps.