US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky began a bilateral meeting at the NATO summit in Ankara on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. local time. The talks are taking place at the Beştepe Presidential Complex, according to the White House schedule, and come as Ukraine seeks additional military support, particularly air defense systems and Patriot interceptor missiles, following a series of deadly Russian attacks.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. During the meeting, Trump said relations with Zelensky had improved since their tense exchange at the White House earlier this year. “We have developed a good relationship with Zelensky. From the Oval Office to now,” Trump said. Trump also indicated that Washington could allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles under license. “We’re gonna give you a license to make Patriots... Make them yourself.” He added that Patriot production could begin quickly once the necessary arrangements are in place. “We need Patriots too. I think they can produce them very quickly once we explain it.” Asked whether Europe could manufacture Patriot interceptors, Trump said discussions were ongoing and emphasized that he preferred defensive weapons. “We’re going to talk about that. It’s a defensive weapon, which I like better than an offensive weapon.” Commenting on Ukraine’s strikes against Russian oil refineries, Trump said they represented an escalation that could ultimately help end the war.