Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting in Kyiv with U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine, General Keith Kellogg, both in a one-on-one format and with extended delegations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zelenskyy thanked Kellogg for his visit to Ukraine, as well as for his participation in the Ukraine Recovery Conference and the Rome meeting of the \u201cCoalition of the Willing,\u201d where Kellogg was joined by U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are grateful to the U.S. President for his clear messages and truly strong decisions to resume supply deliveries to Ukraine. We also appreciate the bipartisan support,\u201d Zelenskyy said. \u201cWe had a very good conversation in The Hague with the President and a follow-up phone call. Certain decisions have been made that are very positive for both of our nations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the meeting, Zelenskyy and Kellogg discussed Russia\u2019s ongoing massive attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure. In June alone, Russia launched over 330 missiles at Ukraine \u2014 including 80 ballistic missiles \u2014 along with more than 5,000 strike drones and 5,000 aerial bombs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The discussion also covered the situation on the front lines and the urgent needs of Ukrainian troops. General Kellogg expressed admiration for the courage of Ukraine\u2019s defenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Zelenskyy reaffirmed Ukraine\u2019s readiness to purchase U.S.-made weapons, especially air defense systems. The sides also explored opportunities for joint drone production, direct U.S. procurement of Ukrainian-made UAVs, and coordinated arms purchases with European partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They further discussed efforts toward a ceasefire, increased pressure on Russia, and joint steps to secure a just and lasting peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Special attention was given to sanctions, particularly a bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Graham and Blumenthal, which has already gained support from over 80 U.S. senators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n