Zelensky used the call to thank Trump for U.S. support and to push for increased air defense cooperation. He said both leaders agreed to work on "strengthening protection of our skies" and to arrange meetings between their defense teams. The conversation also covered joint weapons production, drone technology, and mutual investments.

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke Friday after an unprecedented wave of Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv.

Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskiy on Friday discussed air defence weapons and escalating Russian strikes on Ukraine,