Trump-Zelenskyy meet on Patriot deal
Analysis based on 56 articles · First reported Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The meeting signals potential increased U.S. defense cooperation with Ukraine, benefiting defense contractors like Lockheed Martin. However, delayed aid and uncertainty over peace talks may weigh on sentiment for Ukraine-related investments.
On July 28, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met at the United States — White House ahead of Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral. They discussed granting Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missile interceptors, reviving peace talks with Russia, and other military aid. The meeting followed Trump's announcement at a NATO summit in Ankara that the U.S. would give Ukraine a license to make MIM-104 Patriots. Zelenskyy also met with Lockheed Martin officials to expedite co-production. The U.S. has delayed spending $400 million in authorized aid to Ukraine until fiscal year 2029. The Senate is preparing to vote on a bipartisan sanctions package against Russia, championed by the late Senator Graham. Additionally, far-right activist Laura Loomer, who recently changed her stance on the war, met with Zelenskyy and spoke with Trump. Zelenskyy warned that Russia is aiding Iran with satellite imagery, but Trump downplayed the impact. U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner agreed to visit Ukraine to mediate peace talks.
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