Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. Vice President JD Vance discussed Ukraine’s air-defense needs and the broader impact of Russia’s war during a phone call on July 31, according to Ukraine’s presidential office. The conversation followed a July 28 meeting between Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, which both sides described as positive and productive. Zelenskyy said air defense, particularly Patriot systems capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, remains Ukraine’s top priority as Russian air attacks continue. The two officials also discussed the war’s effects on global markets. Zelenskyy said their teams would remain in contact to work through the issues raised during the call, and thanked the United States for its support and Vance for initiating the discussion. Post navigation Ukraine Prepares Response to Port Strikes Zelenskyy Reviews Port Security, Air Defense