Episode Details

Trump and Zelensky just had a major conversation at the G7 about one of Ukraine’s most urgent needs: Patriot missile production and anti-ballistic interceptors.

Ukraine needs more air defense. Russia continues to target Ukrainian cities, infrastructure, and civilians. Zelensky is already warning that the coming winter could be difficult—and he is trying to make sure Ukraine is not left exposed again.

In this video, I walk through the Trump-Zelensky meeting, the Patriot production request, the broader G7 support for Ukraine, Europe’s push to keep pressure on Moscow, new sanctions on Russia, and Zelensky’s warning that Russia may face a difficult winter too if Putin refuses serious talks.

Chapters

0:00 Ukraine’s battlefield momentum in 2026

0:35 Trump, Zelensky, and the Patriot conversation

2:42 G7 leaders push for pressure on Moscow

5:11 Ukraine prepares for another winter

7:23 Europe says the tide is turning

9:21 Zelensky warns Russia about winter

10:37 Why Russia is outside the G7

12:47 Trump signals possible oil sanctions

14:50 Zelensky on the cost of leadership

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