Categories The News And Times Blog Cards and Suits Revisited Post author By Mike Nova Post date July 28, 2026 Articles and Tweets RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Following his meeting at the White House with President Donald J. Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the talks “went well.” Zelenskyy also offered his condolences on the death of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, describing him as a “true friend of Ukraine.” According to Zelenskyy, the two leaders discussed Ukraine’s defense priorities, including licensing the production of Patriot air defense interceptor missiles, along with other initiatives aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s air defense capabilities. RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Seems things went well. RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: New photos released by the Israeli Prime Minister’s office show Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with President Trump at the White House. The high-stakes talks reportedly focused on what comes next after recent strikes on Iran and how the U.S. and Israel move forward strategically. Netanyahu was also expected to present intelligence that Iran is actively expanding its nuclear sites, even as Tehran continues to avoid direct peace talks with the United States despite Trump’s optimism about diplomacy. RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: נפגש כעת בבית הלבן עם ידידי, נשיא ארה״ב דונלד טראמפ 🇮🇱🇺🇸 RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🇺🇸🇺🇦👀 What is your reaction to Zelensky’s post after his meeting with Trump? What do you think will happen next? RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🇺🇦🇺🇸 Zelensky, after meeting Trump: the two sides discussed licensing Ukraine to build its own Patriot interceptors, and agreed to restart the diplomatic track The interceptor shortage that is bleeding U.S. and allied air defense. Ukraine’s answer is to stop waiting for transfers and manufacture the PAC-3s itself. Source: @clashreport, wfewitnewss on TG / Writer: Oliver RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his team preparing for the meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House. RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: The U.S. Navy just put another $17.1M toward a laser weapon strong enough to burn drones and missiles out of the sky, cheaper than firing million-dollar missiles. Completion now targeted for 2028. Trump, Netanyahu, Zelensky RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Last night, Sara and I joined Lindsey Graham’s family and friends in Washington to honor his memory. America lost a great patriot. Israel lost one of its greatest friends. And I lost a dear friend. Lindsey’s courage, friendship and commitment to our alliance will never be forgotten. RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Marco Rubio and Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Additional images of the meeting underway between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Netanyahu visits the White House Source: wfwitness on TG / Writer: Oliver RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Netanyahu with Trump and Vance. RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Trump is meeting Netanyahu (Photo: Israeli government press office) RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: President Zelenskyy: We had a good meeting with President Trump in the Oval Office. We discussed the licenses to produce interceptors for the Patriot systems and several other ideas that might help. We also talked about diplomacy – it is important to reinvigorate the diplomatic process. Our teams will arrange the details of their further communication. I am grateful to the United States for its steadfast support. RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: A good meeting with President Trump @POTUS at the Oval Office. Thank you for everything we do together to protect the lives of Ukrainians and advance peace. First and foremost, I offered President Trump our condolences on the passing of Lindsey Graham. He was a true friend of Ukraine. The President and I discussed licenses for Patriot interceptor production and several other ideas that could help. We also spoke about diplomacy – it’s important that the diplomatic process be reinvigorated. Our teams will arrange the details of their further communication. I am grateful to the United States for its firm support. RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🇺🇸🇺🇦 Zelensky: Good meeting with President Trump in the Oval Office. Thank you for all that we are doing together to protect the lives of Ukrainians and achieve peace. First of all, I expressed our condolences to President Trump on the death of Lindsey Graham. He was a true friend of Ukraine. We discussed with the President the licenses for the production of interceptors for the Patriots and some other ideas that can help. We also talked about diplomacy – it is important to intensify the diplomatic process. Our teams will agree on the details of their further communication. Grateful to the United States for its strong support. RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: ⚡️ Update: Zelensky, Trump wrap up hour-long White House talks. The meeting was held behind closed doors, a White House official said. https://kyivindependenm/zelensky-arrives-in-us-expects-to-meet-trump/ RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🇺🇸🇮🇱 A dinner honoring the late-Sen. Lindsey Graham was held at the Four Seasons last night in D.C. It was hosted by Lebanese businessman Antoun Sehnaoui and fmr. U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus. Attendees included Netanyahu and his wife, members of Graham’s family, Republican senators like Ted Cruz (seen below), even some Democratic senators. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller was also in attendance, along with other members of the Trump Admin. Source: @TabzLIVE / Writer: Michael RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected at the White House on Tuesday for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, as he looks to shore up support for Kyiv at a time when the Russia and Iran conflicts have shown signs of converging. Read more: RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Zelensky to press Trump on air defences while in Washington RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: President Trump has become more positive toward Ukrainian President Zelensky after being impressed by Ukraine’s recent battlefield successes, particularly its drone capabilities and resilience against Russia. The improved relationship follows months of outreach by Zelensky and European leaders after their previously strained ties. Trump, who once believed Ukraine would lose and criticized Zelensky, now views him as a stronger leader and has grown more skeptical of Vladimir Putin. Trump has also shown interest in Ukraine’s defense technology, including drone production and Patriot missile cooperation. Source: WSJ RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🚨 SCOOP Ukrainian forces claim to have destroyed a Russian Buk-M3 air defense system, valued at $50 million, in the Donetsk oblast. The vehicle was reportedly hit while being transported toward the front line. RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: ⚡️BREAKING: Putin states that Russia must Adopt Iran’s model of Asymmetric Naval Warfare “Look at what’s happening in the Middle East; Iran’s fleet of ‘Mosquito’ speedboats has proven to be Effective. We are also developing similar Capabilities” ← Mamdani’s pied-a-terre list identifies hundreds of thousands of NYC properties → Review of TNT blog