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Zelensky and Netanyahu arrive in D.C. for high-stakes meetings with Trump

World leaders converge on Washington to honor Senator Lindsey Graham and coordinate on critical defense strategies.

Foreign PolicyPublished July 28, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Split screen of Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelensky speaking at the White house on different occasions.

Washington D.C. is set for a significant diplomatic day as world leaders arrive to pay their respects at the funeral of the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

The presence of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underscores the enduring influence the former senator held over American foreign policy and the defense of our allies.

Both leaders are scheduled to hold separate meetings with President Donald Trump to address the urgent realities of the wars in Ukraine and Iran. These discussions come at a pivotal time, as the administration continues to navigate the complexities of supporting sovereign nations against hostile aggression.

The visit serves as a reminder of the critical role American leadership plays in global stability and the necessity of maintaining a firm stance against regimes that threaten the security of our partners.

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