# Zelenskyy Pushes UAE Talks, Patriot Licenses

> U.S. seeks UAE-mediated Ukraine-Russia talks as Trump approves Patriot missile production licenses for Ukraine
- Title: Zelenskyy Pushes UAE Talks, Patriot Licenses · Dallas Express
- Summary: U.S. seeks UAE-mediated Ukraine-Russia talks as Trump approves Patriot missile production licenses for Ukraine Ukraine will get Patriot missile production…
- Keywords: zelenskyy, united states, u.a.e, patriot missiles, ukraine, russia, trump, un general assembly, technical talks, sanctions, news, politics
- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/national/no-ceasefire-set-as-us-floats-new-ukraine-russia-technical-talks
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-09-25T19:11:35+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: zelenskyy, united states, u.a.e, patriot missiles, ukraine, russia, trump, un general assembly, technical talks, sanctions, news, politics
## U.S. Proposes UAE Talks
Zelenskyy said the U.S. wants technical-level Ukraine-Russia talks in UAE for ceasefire discussions

> We will return in 10 days with either a new perspective or a result
## UAE as Meeting Site
U.S. suggested UAE for trilateral technical talks, not a leaders summit

> We are awaiting a proposal from the United States regarding the date
## No Ceasefire Plan
Kremlin confirmed possible trilateral meeting but no date or ceasefire agreement

> Putin and Trump discussed the possibility during their call earlier this month
## Ukraine Requests China Help
Zelenskyy asked Trump to push China to support diplomatic efforts with Russia

> Zelenskyy said he asked Trump to encourage Chinese President Xi Jinping to use China's relationship with Moscow to support diplomatic efforts to end the war
## Patriot License Approval
Trump granted Ukraine licenses to produce Patriot missiles for air defense

> At our last meeting, President Trump emphasized to me that yes I have made a final decision Ukraine will receive licenses for the production of Patriot missiles
## Patriot Shortage Impact
Ukraine faces acute Patriot missile shortage since February 28 conflict began

> Zelenskyy said Ukraine has faced a Patriot shortage since that fighting began
## Key takeaway

Ukraine will get Patriot missile production licenses from the U.S. to address air defense gaps