Key Takeaways from the ISW: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, on July 28 to discuss strengthening Ukrainian air defenses and diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to present himself as well informed about the battlefield situation in Ukraine, as Russian milbloggers continue to complain about Russian commanders lying about Russian advances. Kremlin officials are reportedly considering a wide range of options to support a potential mobilization in the future, as Putin likely continues to weigh his options. Ukrainian forces continued their long-range strike campaign against Russian logistics and industrial infrastructure from July 27 to 28. Russian forces launched 131 drones against Ukraine overnight on July 27 to 28. Ukrainian forces recently advanced in the Hulyaipole direction. Russian forces recently advanced in Kostyantynivka. JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. See the original here.