Zelensky at rock bottom, desperately hunts for missile shield while Putin rejects peace talk?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Kyiv is seeking U.S. licenses to produce advanced anti-ballistic missile systems and missiles domestically, following discussions with President Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit. Speaking after meetings in France, Zelensky said Ukraine urgently needs stronger air defenses as Russian missile and drone attacks continue across the country. He expressed hope that Washington would support joint production and technology transfer initiatives to boost Ukraine’s defense industry. Zelensky also revealed that Russia declined a proposal for a neutral-country meeting with President Putin, while G7 leaders pledged continued support for strengthening Ukraine’s defensive capabilities.