US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Washington on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, marking a significant event in US-Ukraine relations amid ongoing tensions with Russia [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. Zelenskyy had expressed his intent to visit the US, but his team waited for White House confirmation before finalizing plans [1, 2, 3, 6]. A spokeswoman for Zelenskyy's office did not respond to requests for comment on the meeting schedule [1, 2, 3].
On July 24, right-wing activist and Trump ally Laura Loomer interviewed Zelenskyy. During the interview, Zelenskyy said he would likely visit the US the following week and meet with Trump [1, 2, 3]. Zelenskyy also confirmed he planned to attend the funeral of US Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch supporter of Ukraine who died earlier in July. Graham had visited Ukraine 10 times since the Russian invasion and advocated for sanctions and US aid to Kyiv [1, 2, 3].
In a statement on July 24, Zelenskyy said, "We are preparing for a meeting with the President of the United States and his team. I thank America. I thank everyone who stands with Ukraine – with our people and our efforts to protect life" [7]. He emphasized the urgency for global partners to enhance air defense support and urged stronger communication of Ukraine's needs internationally [7]. Zelenskyy also warned that Russia might launch a massive missile attack on Ukraine within 48 hours, based on intelligence reports [7].
The White House announced the planned meeting on July 24, confirming the significance of the upcoming discussions amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine [1, 2, 3, 6]. Zelenskyy's engagement with US leaders and attendance at Graham's funeral highlight strong ties with key American figures supportive of Ukraine.
The meeting on July 28 served as a platform for Zelenskyy to coordinate further support from the US and to discuss the evolving security situation in Ukraine with President Trump.
