President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Tuesday, as confirmed by a White House official. This meeting provides Zelensky an opportunity to strengthen support in Washington following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent advocate for Ukraine in Congress.
The meeting occurs as Russia increases its missile attacks. Trump and Zelensky previously met at the NATO summit in Turkey earlier this month, where they discussed enhancing Ukraine's air defenses and diplomatic strategies to resolve the conflict.
Zelensky is visiting Washington for Graham's funeral, having met with him in Kyiv shortly before his passing. Additionally, the visit coincides with a notable shift among some MAGA supporters towards backing Ukraine. Laura Loomer, a far-right activist and Trump ally, recently expressed her changed perspective after meeting Zelensky in Kyiv, stating she had been misled by Russian propaganda. Trump endorsed her interview with Zelensky on social media. Tim Pool, a right-wing podcaster, also acknowledged the significance of a Ukrainian victory.
As the situation develops, Russia has reportedly intensified its ballistic missile strikes, including attacks on Kyiv, while Ukraine has increased its long-range drone operations against Russian targets.