Zelenskyy in US Independence Day message praises Trump's 2018 Javelin decision

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in his message for US Independence Day, highlighted former US President Donald Trump's 2018 decision to provide Ukraine with Javelin anti-tank missile systems. This move is considered a significant milestone in US military aid to Ukraine, as it marked the first approval of lethal weapons. Zelenskyy credited Trump's decision as a demonstration of the strength of the American spirit and trust in Ukraine. The message was posted on social media, where the president thanked the US for its continued support in the fight against Russian aggression. The Javelin systems have become a symbol of Ukraine's defensive capabilities and the strong bilateral ties between the two nations.