Zelensky Says He Told Trump Ukraine Needs Anti-Ballistic Systems, Missiles

Zelenskiy told reporters that Ukraine had drones that could destroy Iranian- and Russian-built drones, but needed more weapons to defend against ballistic missiles.

OPINION: 'Months after Trump brutally bullied Zelensky in the Oval Office and claimed he held no cards, the Ukrainian leader returns to Washington with the drone expertise America now urgently needs and the US President’s failures over Russia and Iran laid bare.'

"Our number-one priority is anti-ballistic defense and strategic cooperation with America. Peace needs to be brought closer," Zelensky stated on an X post.

Ukraine aims to develop a prototype of the Freyja anti-ballistic defence system by mid-2027 with support from European allies.