Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called his reportedly tense meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump “positive” despite not securing Tomahawk missiles, saying Trump does not want escalation with Russia ahead of talks with Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy said Ukraine seeks 25 Patriot systems and faster delivery, and he voiced skepticism about a proposed territory swap and a possible Trump‑Putin meeting in Budapest. He noted U.S. interest in energy deals, including an LNG terminal in Odesa, and said parties may be moving closer to ending the war.

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