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Add as preferred source on GoogleTrump plans to talk to Putin about ending the Ukraine war, considering sending more Patriot missiles to aid Ukraine after meeting Zelenskiy.
THE HAGUE (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday after talks with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that he is considering sending more Patriot missile batteries to Ukraine to help Kyiv fend off Russian attacks.
Trump said the anti-missile missiles are "very hard to get" but that "we are going to see if we can make some of them available."
Trump, at a press conference after attending the annual NATO summit, said Zelenskiy would like to end the war. Trump said he will speak to Putin about it soon.
"Look, Vladimir Putin really has to end that war," Trump said.
(Reporting by Jeff Mason and Steve Holland)
Trump mentioned that the anti-missile missiles are 'very hard to get' but indicated that he would see if some could be made available for Ukraine.
Trump stated that he will speak to Putin soon about ending the war, emphasizing that it is important for Putin to take action to conclude the conflict.
Trump had talks with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy before announcing his intention to speak with Putin about the war.
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