>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.
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Zelenskyy’s chief Yermak also indicated some optimistic movements. [Axios:](https://www.axios.com/2025/07/04/trump-zelensky-ukraine-air-defense)
>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.
No Mr. President! Us libs hate Ukraine! Please stopppppp!!!! We love Putin 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾