Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Monday (Oct 13) that he will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday to discuss Ukraine’s air defense systems and long-range strike capabilities. The announcement follows phone conversations between the two leaders on Saturday and Sunday, amid growing talks about supplying long-range Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv. Ahead of the meeting, a Ukrainian delegation led by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko is also set to visit Washington.

Ukraine has been pressing the U.S. to provide Tomahawk missiles, capable of reaching Moscow, though Kyiv insists they would only target military sites. Moscow has warned that such a move would mark a major escalation. Zelenskiy said he had already outlined Ukraine’s missile requirements to Trump, who has recently shown increasing frustration with Russia.

“I’ve already shared our vision with Trump, but some matters are better discussed in person,” Zelenskiy told reporters in Kyiv. Trump has indicated he is considering sending the missiles to Ukraine, though he also mentioned the possibility of discussing the issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In addition to missile talks, Ukraine and the U.S. are nearing an agreement on a significant drone technology partnership, under which Ukraine would share its drone expertise with Washington. European diplomats view the deal as a strategic way to maintain Trump’s engagement and support for Ukraine.

Diplomatic efforts to end the four-year war have stalled as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and continues to gain ground on the battlefield. Zelenskiy also plans to meet representatives of U.S. energy firms to address Ukraine’s energy challenges as Russia shifts tactics, increasingly targeting gas production and the power grid. He noted that Ukraine may soon need to import electricity, while Ukrainian forces have been striking Russian oil refineries, contributing to fuel shortages in Russia.