If Russia is not stopped in Ukraine, the United States will have to defend NATO countries that were formerly part of the USSR or in its sphere of influence. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a visit to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, UNN reports citing the Presidential Administration.
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The Head of State expressed hope that the American policy of supporting Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression would not change after the presidential elections in November, and it was important for the Russian dictator to know that.
Everything depends on the decision of the American people, not on one person. Putin is always counting on dividing the world, dividing the United States, dividing the countries of Europe. He is afraid of unity
The President also thanked the partners for the decision to strengthen Ukraine's air defense with five additional Patriot systems.
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He noted that more such air defense systems are needed because Ukraine has a large territory, and Russia uses and combines different types of missiles and changes tactics.
Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine needs long-range weapons and permission to strike at airfields in Russia, from where planes take off and constantly launch guided bombs at our country. In addition, Ukraine is eagerly awaiting F-16 fighters.
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