President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke over the phone Wednesday about ongoing efforts to end the war in Ukraine, military aid, and diplomatic progress toward a ceasefire, the U.S. Department of State announced.
During the call, Zelenskyy thanked Trump for his support, particularly the supply of Javelin missiles, and for the March 11 meeting between U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Jeddah. The leaders agreed that both nations would continue working together to achieve peace.
Trump briefed Zelenskyy on his conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and shared key developments on the battlefield, including the situation in Kursk. Both leaders agreed to enhance information-sharing between their defense teams. Zelenskyy also requested additional air defense systems, particularly Patriot missile systems, to protect Ukrainian civilians. Trump agreed to explore options, including sourcing them from Europe.
The two leaders agreed on a partial ceasefire to protect energy infrastructure. Technical teams from both nations are set to meet in Saudi Arabia to negotiate expanding the ceasefire to the Black Sea. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for Trump’s leadership in pushing for a resolution, the U.S. Department of State said.
Trump also addressed Ukraine’s energy sector, offering U.S. expertise to help manage nuclear power plants and strengthen the country’s electrical grid. He suggested that American involvement in Ukraine’s energy infrastructure would provide better long-term security.
Humanitarian concerns were also a focus of the conversation. Zelenskyy thanked Trump for his efforts in securing recent prisoner exchanges. Trump also raised concerns about Ukrainian children displaced or abducted during the war, vowing to work toward their safe return.
The leaders agreed that diplomatic efforts must continue to implement and expand the ceasefire. They praised the work of U.S. and Ukrainian advisors, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, and instructed their teams to accelerate peace negotiations.
