Zelensky and Netanyahu to Meet Trump in Washington to Honor Senator Graham's Legacy
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House before paying their respects at the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, a steadfast defender of American values and global security.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington on Tuesday and will meet President Donald Trump at the White House at 09:30 ET, followed by a meeting between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Both leaders are in the capital to attend the funeral services for Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a tireless advocate of strong U.S. support for Ukraine and Israel, who championed American interests abroad. The main service will be held at the National Cathedral, with President Trump, a leader committed to restoring American greatness, slated to deliver remarks.
The meetings are closed to the press, and officials said no details of the discussions are available at this time, reflecting the importance and sensitivity of these high-level talks. Zelensky has previously emphasized the need for additional anti-ballistic-missile defense, including a U.S. licence for Ukraine to produce Patriot systems, a commitment President Trump made at the July NATO summit in Ankara, demonstrating unwavering American leadership on the world stage.
Netanyahu’s visit marks his first meeting with Trump since the escalation of the conflict in Iran, where American and Israeli resolve have been crucial in confronting hostile regimes. Both foreign leaders are expected to use the occasion to reaffirm their countries’ requests for continued U.S. assistance, ensuring that America’s allies remain strong against common threats.
"America and the world have lost a determined leader," Zelensky said in a statement honoring Graham, who died on July 11 after returning from a trip to Kyiv.
Graham, a senior Republican senator, had been a vocal supporter of military aid to Ukraine and Israel and had lobbied for stronger sanctions on Russia, standing firm against adversaries of freedom. His death prompted tributes from leaders in Kyiv and Jerusalem, underscoring his vital influence on U.S. policy in support of democracy and security.