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Trump tells Zelensky he wants to help Ukraine with air defense, sources say
Axios ^ | 7/4/2025 | Barak Ravid

Posted on 07/04/2025 7:58:55 AM PDT by marcusmaximus

President Trump told Ukrainian President Zelensky in a call on Friday that the U.S. wants to help Ukraine with air defense, due to escalating Russian attacks, a Ukrainian official and a source with knowledge of the call said.

Why it matters: Earlier this week the Pentagon paused a weapons shipment, including air defense interceptors and ammunication, to Ukraine's army.

The decision caught Ukraine and many Trump administration officials surprise.

Behind the scenes: The two sources said the call between Trump and Zelensky lasted around 40 minutes, with a major focus on Ukraine's air defense needs.

One source said Trump was aware of the recent Russia escalation, including both air strikes on Ukrainian cities and on the frontline.

"Trump said he wants to help with air defense and that he will check what was put on hold if anything," the source said.

The Ukrainian official said Trump and Zelensky agreed that teams from the U.S. and Ukraine soon will meet to discuss air defense and other weapons supplies.

The White House didn't respond to a request for comment.

What they are saying: Zelensky wrote on X that he spoke to Trump about "opportunities in air defense" and that they "agreed that we will work together to strengthen protection of our skies."

"We - in Ukraine - are grateful for all the support provided. It helps us protect lives, safeguard our freedom and independence. We have achieved a lot together with America and we support all efforts to stop the killings and restore just, lasting, and dignified peace. A noble agreement for peace is needed," Zelensky wrote.

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KEYWORDS: andanothermugasm; mugamugamugamugamuga; putinthewarpig; russiankeywordtroll; russiansuicide; trump; ukraine; vladtheimploder; zelensky
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1 posted on 07/04/2025 7:58:55 AM PDT by marcusmaximus
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Trump is all over the place on Ukraine. He needs to be consistant. One day we will help. Another day we will not. He has ADD.


2 posted on 07/04/2025 8:02:03 AM PDT by moviefan8
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This article is complete be from a shit source.


3 posted on 07/04/2025 8:04:26 AM PDT by JoSixChip
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To: JoSixChip

This article is complete BS from a shit source.


4 posted on 07/04/2025 8:05:21 AM PDT by JoSixChip
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To: moviefan8

Putin slammed Ukraine yesterday after the meet with trump/russia/ukraine

Putin perhaps thinks Trump is all about the attention his going to get today signing the bill and would be distracted

Trump
Saying em no. I can sign a bill and tell Putin to knock it off all in the same day

Trump will not get us into a forever war


5 posted on 07/04/2025 8:05:30 AM PDT by stanne (Because they were mesmerized by Obama, the man for whom this was named, whose name they left out of )
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To: JoSixChip

Putin screwed up by insulting President Trump yesterday.


6 posted on 07/04/2025 8:05:38 AM PDT by marcusmaximus
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To: moviefan8

“ This article is complete BS from a shit source.”

Then there’s this.


7 posted on 07/04/2025 8:06:04 AM PDT by stanne (Because they were mesmerized by Obama, the man for whom this was named, whose name they left out of )
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To: marcusmaximus

Oh. Acios

Never mind.


8 posted on 07/04/2025 8:06:23 AM PDT by stanne (Because they were mesmerized by Obama, the man for whom this was named, whose name they left out of )
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To: marcusmaximus

Consider the source...


9 posted on 07/04/2025 8:09:43 AM PDT by mewzilla (Swing away, Mr. President, swing away!)
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To: marcusmaximus

Zelensky is unhinged Putin is a mad dog killer.


10 posted on 07/04/2025 8:10:53 AM PDT by rrrod (6)
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11 posted on 07/04/2025 8:14:29 AM PDT by bimboeruption ((“Less propaganda would be appreciated.” JimRob 12-2-2023) )
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So I guess that whole "I will end that war within 24 hours" thing was just a bunch of campaign b.s..

I mean, I knew it was complete b.s. when he said it because it wasn't anything over which he actually had control, and he'd already disclaimed any leverage over Russia.

Still, it's kind of insulting to have somebody lie to your face during a campaign and get away with it.

12 posted on 07/04/2025 8:16:54 AM PDT by Bruce Campbells Chin ( )
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Blame Putin. Not President Trump.


13 posted on 07/04/2025 8:18:29 AM PDT by marcusmaximus
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To: marcusmaximus

This contradicts other reports that Trump is cutting all weapons for Ukraine. Who to believe?


14 posted on 07/04/2025 8:19:11 AM PDT by McGruff
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To: marcusmaximus

Promise the Grifter anything… but GIVE HIM NOTHING.


15 posted on 07/04/2025 8:19:14 AM PDT by House Atreides (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnVFlcTy0DcI’m now ULTRA-MAGA-PRO-MAX>)
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To: bimboeruption

The U.S. arms shipments to Ukraine via Poland are back on, Ivan.


16 posted on 07/04/2025 8:19:57 AM PDT by marcusmaximus
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Trump has to cut funds to the various EU governments which all take a cut or kickbacks for their handling of USG funds associated with Project Ukraine.

The political incentive is to continue receiving USG Funding for Ukraine which enriches every EU nation. The socialists do not produce enough in any given year to meet financial obligations.

With Trump ending the war in the Congo, Belguim will be the hardest hit - King Leopold’s for the last 175 years have literally raped this nation to support Belguim.

Africa has been supporting EU socialism by unfair trade deals since FOREVER. Hence the forever wars which keep the people divided and unable to use their own birthright resources.

Ukraine is yet another Western Construct. Trump has said this in so many ways. Ukraine was a part of Russia and only because a separate country in with true dividing borders in 1991; before that Ukraine proved 3 of 6 Russian leaders since Stalin. To say that Ukraine was not Russia is to suspend the common bond between Russia and Ukraine which allowed 50% of Russia’s leaders to actually be Ukrainian. The two countries were essentially one. Finding a few corrupt NAZIs Nationalists to fund and turn them against Russia by elevating a defeated partisan German ally movement from the 40s in Ukraine to having Zelinski as president is the ROOT CAUSE.

Trump is allowing Russia to make amends; he knows full well that he does not need Russia soldiers in S. America working together with the Chinese. The cost to overthrow the government in Ukriane was a lot more than it would take for China or Russia to bring Mexico to heel.


17 posted on 07/04/2025 8:20:25 AM PDT by Jumper
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Trump is not all over the place. The reports and sources are. Fake News is fake and has very little ability to keep up with the truth. I for one am fine with Trump selling Ukraine defensive weapons now since Putin isn’t trying much. Selling, not giving


18 posted on 07/04/2025 8:21:07 AM PDT by wiseprince (Me)
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To: McGruff

Putin hanging up on President Trump yesterday was dumb dumb dumb.


19 posted on 07/04/2025 8:21:16 AM PDT by marcusmaximus
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“…sources say.”


20 posted on 07/04/2025 8:21:34 AM PDT by Allegra (Thank you for your attention to this matter. )
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