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Zelensky Tells Trump Iran War Endangers US Missile Aid

4/23/2026

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Zelensky met U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Dec 28 2025.
He warned that an extended Iran war could jeopardize future U.S. anti-missile defense shipments to Ukraine, noting limited U.S. production.
He said Ukraine obtains weapons via the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List programme, which lets NATO allies finance purchases.
He added Ukraine is sharing drone-countering know-how with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

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Zelensky met U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Dec 28 2025.
He warned that an extended Iran war could jeopardize future U.S. anti-missile defense shipments to Ukraine, noting limited U.S. production.
He said Ukraine obtains weapons via the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List programme, which lets NATO allies finance purchases.
He added Ukraine is sharing drone-countering know-how with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.