At a NATO summit in Ankara, U.S. President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Washington would authorize Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, the only weapon in Ukraine's arsenal capable of stopping ballistic projectiles. Trump said the arrangement would benefit both sides and that he could pressure the manufacturer. Zelensky replied that he needed to discuss a number of specific points with Trump. The meeting's tone contrasted with earlier tensions between the two leaders. Russia had launched ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight, which Ukraine's air defenses could not intercept, underscoring the importance of the proposed license for Ukraine's ability to defend itself.