Zelenskyy says he asked Trump
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Zelenskyy says he asked Trump for Patriot missiles after White House meeting

Air defense and stopping attacks on energy infrastructure were some of the topics discussed when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Donald Trump on Tuesday.

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At a press conference after the meeting, Zelenskyy said he had asked Trump for support for the winter with American Patriot missiles to strengthen Ukrainian air defences.

He also said he hopes the US can succeed in bringing Russia to the negotiating table. Ahead of the meeting, Trump said he believes it will be possible to reach an agreement on a ceasefire.

He also described Ukraine's long-range attacks on Russian oil refineries as "a major blow to the Russians."

It is also a major blow to the price of diesel, Trump claimed.

After the meeting, Zelenskyy reiterated his willingness to stop attacks on energy infrastructure if Russia stops such attacks.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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