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Trump Approves Patriot Missile Licenses for Ukraine, Zelensky Says

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 9:57 AM UTC · How we work

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Putin patient zero

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met President Donald Trump at the United Nations Assembly in New York, as Russian drone strikes killed civilians in Kyiv.
The Ukrainian leader called Russian President Vladimir Putin war’s ‘patient zero’ and warned prolonged conflict would spread further evil.
Zelensky said Russia plans a $12 billion jet-powered drone purchase and urged continued sanctions.
President Donald Trump approved Ukraine’s Patriot missile licenses, but delivery timelines stay unclear, Zelensky said.

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Zelensky Denies Trump Claim

President Volodymyr Zelensky met President Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly in New York as Russian drone strikes killed civilians in Kyiv.
The United States was urged to fully enact the Lindsey Graham Act, expanding sanctions against Russia’s war machine.
Coverage highlighted the civilian toll of the attacks, calling for intensified international sanctions.
Zelensky’s office rejected a Bloomberg report that Trump suggested he travel to Moscow for talks.

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Historical Context

On 29 November 1990 UN Security Council adopted Resolution 678, passing with 12 votes and setting a 15 January 1991 deadline for Iraq to leave Kuwait. It authorized a 42-nation coalition, led by United States, to use “all necessary means” and imposed sanctions. That precedent underpins UN General Assembly debate, where President Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump call for sanctions on Russia’s drone program.

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Putin patient zero

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met President Donald Trump at the United Nations Assembly in New York, as Russian drone strikes killed civilians in Kyiv.
The Ukrainian leader called Russian President Vladimir Putin war’s ‘patient zero’ and warned prolonged conflict would spread further evil.
Zelensky said Russia plans a $12 billion jet-powered drone purchase and urged continued sanctions.
President Donald Trump approved Ukraine’s Patriot missile licenses, but delivery timelines stay unclear, Zelensky said.

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