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Add as preferred source on GoogleZelenskiy and Trump discussed enhancing Ukraine's air defense and energy sector amid escalating tensions with Russia.
KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he has spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump for the second time in two days, discussing strengthening of Kyiv's air defence, resilience and long-range capabilities, Zelenskiy said on Sunday.
"We also discussed many details related to the energy sector. President Trump is well informed about everything that is happening. We agreed to continue our dialogue, and our teams are doing their preparations," Zelenskiy said on X.
The Kremlin said on Sunday Russia was deeply concerned about the possibility of the U.S. supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, warning that the war had reached a dramatic moment with escalation from all sides.
Trump said on Monday that before agreeing to provide Tomahawks, he would want to know what Ukraine planned to do with them because he did not want to escalate the war.
(Reporting by Pavel PolityukEditing by Alexandra Hudson)
Air defense refers to the measures taken to protect a country or region from aerial attacks, including the use of missiles and other technologies to intercept and destroy incoming threats.
Long-range capability refers to the ability of military systems, such as missiles, to strike targets at significant distances, enhancing a nation's defensive and offensive operations.
The energy sector encompasses the production and distribution of energy, including electricity, gas, and renewable sources, playing a crucial role in the economy and national security.
Tomahawk missiles are long-range, all-weather, subsonic cruise missiles used by the U.S. Navy, capable of being launched from ships and submarines to strike land targets with precision.
Resilience in military terms refers to the ability of a military force to withstand and recover from challenges, ensuring operational effectiveness in various scenarios.
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