Washington DC, July 28 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday said that his meeting with US President Donald Trump focused on strengthening Ukraine's air defence capabilities, including licences for Patriot interceptor production, as well as efforts to reinvigorate diplomatic initiatives aimed at advancing peace amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

In a post on X following the meeting at the Oval Office, Zelenskyy thanked Trump for the United States' continued support for Ukraine and said the discussions covered several areas of defence cooperation.

"A good meeting with President Trump @POTUS at the Oval Office. Thank you for everything we do together to protect the lives of Ukrainians and advance peace. First and forem...