Zelensky: Patriot and other air defense systems are needed in Ukraine now
Kyiv • UNN
Zelenskyy emphasized the urgent need to receive Patriot and other air defense systems from partners to protect Ukrainian cities and communities from Russian missile terror.
Patriot and other air defense systems that our partners have are needed in Ukraine, for our cities and communities. With all partners, Ukraine is constantly talking about strengthening its ability to protect itself. President Zelensky said this in an evening address on March 21, UNN reports.
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More sanctions are needed. We need more accountability for sanctions circumvention schemes. I am grateful to all states and leaders who are doing this. But we need much more pressure on Russia. Only today, and only in the missiles used against Kyiv, there were at least 1,500 components that brought a terrorist state with a normal state. This will stop, and the world has the appropriate levers
He said that today he held several meetings with the military and intelligence chiefs. In particular, they talked about strengthening protection against Russian terror and active actions against the occupier.
Zelensky took part in a meeting of the European Council, which is a traditional format of interaction with the European Union. They talked about defense support and economic issues, including the continuation of free trade between Ukraine and the EU, as well as the actual start of negotiations on accession to our country.
Also today, Zelenskyy spoke with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis. They talked about strengthening air defense and implementing the security agreements that were reached during his visit to Ukraine, in particular to Odesa. We also discussed the preparation of a bilateral security agreement.
The Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Bauer, visited Ukraine today.
I started this day in the Kyiv region, in Moshchun and Hostomel. We are already celebrating the second anniversary of the liberation of the towns and villages of the Kyiv region from Russian murderers. We must remember and always talk about the success of Ukraine and Ukrainians. We must always be grateful to those who did not lose their cool at a crucial time, who are fighting, working, and giving Ukraine a productive result. Everything depends on our own strength - Ukraine can achieve what it needs. Ukraine has proven this. And it will definitely, definitely win