Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that he had discussed the possibility of bolstering his country's air defense in a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump.
According to him, the two leaders talked about opportunities to bolster Ukraine's air defense, as well as concrete agreements to achieve that goal.
Zelensky said that there are "good options and solid ideas" on how to strengthen Ukraine.
According to U.S. media reports, there have been discussions about the possibility of Ukraine acquiring Tomahawk cruise missiles. However, it's unclear if any final decisions have been reached.
Earlier, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said that the White House is considering supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles that could reach Moscow, potentially through NATO European member states.
Aleksey Zhuravlev, the first deputy chairman of the Russian parliamentary defense committee, said on Saturday that Russia has measures to counter Tomahawk cruise missiles. Nothing that the S-350 air defense system was specifically designed to defend against Tomahawk missiles and similar threats, he said that for Russia's air defense systems, Tomahawk cruise missiles are not seen as difficult targets.
Although Tomahawk cruise missiles have been supplied to U.S. NATO allies, the United States still retains control over the system, said Zhuravlev.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that if the U.S. provides Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, Russia will enhance its air defense systems in response.
Zelensky, Trump discuss bolstering Ukraine's air defense in phone call
Zelensky, Trump discuss bolstering Ukraine's air defense in phone call
Zelensky, Trump discuss bolstering Ukraine's air defense in phone call
A former television host from Taiwan, Zhai Xuan, has made a pivotal decision to leave mainstream broadcasting in order to create content that provides a better understanding of the Chinese mainland and cross-strait relations.
Zhai, a seasoned television host with over a decade of experience in Taiwan's media landscape, recently addressed an audience at an event in Beijing, where she revealed her complete transition into independent online media.
In her remarks, she articulated her aspiration to bridge what she perceives as a significant information gap between audiences on both sides of the Strait, highlighting her commitment to fostering a deeper understanding and connection through her new endeavors.
"I was really surprised by all the fake news. There were stories saying people on the mainland can't afford tea eggs or that they live in mud houses and in Taiwan, this was the main information many people received," said Zhai.
Zhai said she initially began producing online videos to challenge such perceptions while continuing her work as a television host.
In April 2025, she travelled to the mainland with her father to fulfill her late grandfather's wish to return to his hometown. The trip, which reunited family members separated since 1949, was recorded in a video series titled "Journey to Find Our Roots", drawing attention from viewers in both Taiwan and the mainland.
"Many people in Taiwan told me that after watching, they wanted to apply for a mainland travel permit immediately and go looking for their relatives. Some had long forgotten these things, but after seeing my story, they began thinking about their hometowns and family members they had never met and decided to search for their roots," Zhai shared her story at the event.
By mid-2025, Zhai said she began to feel increasing pressure amid rising political tensions and a tightening atmosphere around cross-Strait exchanges in Taiwan.
After more than 12 years in the industry, Zhai resigned from her position, believing it was the right thing to do.
"At that moment, I felt this was a major issue，not just for me, but for Chinese people on both sides of the Strait. If I backed down then, I wouldn’t be standing on the right side," said Zhai.
Since leaving television, Zhai has broadened her online programming to encompass a range of daily-life topics, including practical guidance on applying for a mainland travel permit and using commonly employed mobile applications, in addition to content that delves into historical memory and cultural connections across the Strait.
As the debate over cross-Strait relations continues in Taiwan, Zhai said she remains committed to her current path.
Former Taiwan TV host bridges cross-Strait divide via online media
