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Zelensky used the call to thank Trump for U.S. support and to push for increased air defense cooperation. He said both leaders agreed to work on "strengthening protection of our skies" and to arrange meetings between their defense teams. The conversation also covered joint weapons production, drone technology, and mutual investments.