• Trump expressed willingness to consider supplying Ukraine with more Patriot missiles.
• The meeting with Zelenskyy has been described as "long and substantive."
• Trump emphasized the need for Putin to "really end that war."
• Zelenskyy is ready to purchase additional military systems from the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated on Wednesday that he might supply more Patriot air-defense missiles to Ukraine during a 50-minute meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague. Both leaders viewed the meeting as a positive measure in the ongoing conflict, which Trump labeled as "more difficult than other wars" due to the severity of the situation, especially with increasing Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities, according to Reuters and South China Morning Post.

In a press conference following their meeting, Trump stated that while the Patriots are "very hard to get," he would look into making some available, acknowledging the critical role the missiles play in Ukraine's defense against escalating Russian aggression. He also left open the possibility of additional military aid to Kyiv, which has faced significant challenges on the battlefield, according to ABC News and Channel News Asia.

Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine's readiness to purchase more weapons from the U.S. if necessary, stating, "Ukraine is ready to buy this equipment and support American arms manufacturers." He also mentioned potential discussions about jointly producing drones with U.S. manufacturers, further indicating Ukraine's proactive approach to securing military assistance. Both leaders acknowledged the importance of a strategic partnership as Ukraine continues to confront Russian advances, according to Reuters and ABC News.

Trump's remarks also underscored the need for Russian President Vladimir Putin to "really has to end that war," reflecting a shift in tone as he described the human costs of the conflict. His ongoing relationship with Zelenskyy appears to have improved, contrasting sharply with the tensions from their previous interactions. Zelenskyy also dressed more formally for this meeting than at their last engagement, which was criticized; this change signifies his intent to reinforce a cooperative dialogue between Ukraine and the U.S., according to Channel News Asia and South China Morning Post.