President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with US President Donald Trump on July 4, congratulating him on the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence. The leaders discussed the current battlefield situation, military aid including Patriots and Javelins, and ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war. Zelensky emphasized that American decisiveness will be crucial for peace. The two presidents agreed to continue their discussions in person at the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara.