Zelensky meets Raytheon executives on Patriot co-production, sits for interview with Laura Loomer

Published Jul 24, 05:00 PM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Raytheon executives in Kyiv on July 24, 2026, to discuss co-producing Patriot missile interceptors, a plan previously discussed with President Trump. Zelensky emphasized that Patriot systems are the top priority for Ukraine's defense against Russian attacks. Separately, Zelensky sat for an interview with controversial American influencer Laura Loomer, who had previously called Ukraine 'full of Nazi apologists' but recently apologized, saying she now has 'moral clarity.' Trump shared Loomer's interview clip on Truth Social. The meetings signal a potential shift in MAGA movement attitudes toward Ukraine. Additionally, Zelensky plans to visit Washington next week to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch Ukraine supporter, and hopes to meet with Trump.