Zelenskyy urges Trump to provide interceptor missiles as Russia attacks Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to provide interceptor missiles to Ukraine to defend against Russian attacks, according to CBS News. Zelenskyy said if Trump cannot restrain Russian President Vladimir Putin, he should supply the long-requested missiles to protect Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

The call comes amid a standoff between the two leaders, with Zelenskyy accusing the Trump administration of delaying shipments of Patriot air defense interceptors and restricting satellite data vital for intercepting Russian drones. Ukraine is reportedly running low on U.S.-made Patriot interceptors used against Russian ballistic missiles.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded by saying that the high global demand for interceptors, including from countries like Saudi Arabia and Israel, is a factor in the supply constraints. Rubio emphasized that the U.S. is not deliberately withholding interceptors from Ukraine but must balance obligations to multiple partners.

Meanwhile, Russia continues its missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, as reported by NBC News. The intensified Russian assaults coincide with the escalating diplomatic tensions between Trump and Zelenskyy.

Zelenskyy was preparing to meet U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Norway, with Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner expected to join remotely, indicating ongoing diplomatic efforts despite the tensions.

What we're watching: How the U.S. administration will address Ukraine's requests for missile support amid competing international demands and ongoing conflict.