Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described his recent phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025, as the best and most productive conversation they have had to date. Zelensky highlighted that the discussion focused on air defense support, with Trump indicating a willingness to provide assistance, including the potential deployment of Patriot missile systems amid increased Russian strikes. In addition, Zelensky reported having a productive meeting with the U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg in Kyiv on July 14, 2025, where they discussed continued aid and air defense cooperation.