Zelenskyy received assurances from NATO regarding anti-ballistic defense
Kyiv • UNN
At the summit in Yerevan, Zelenskyy discussed air defense and announced $200 million from Canada. NATO confirmed the continuation of anti-ballistic missile deliveries.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that on the sidelines of the summit in Yerevan, he held a meeting in the Washington format, where air defense was discussed, and assurances were received from NATO that the supply of anti-ballistic missiles for Ukraine is ongoing, as well as the intensification of peace negotiations that have stalled due to the war against Iran, the situation at the front, and the protection of the energy sector, UNN reports.
Details
"A good meeting in the Washington format on the sidelines of the European Political Community summit. Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, Giorgia Meloni, Jonas Gahr Støre, Donald Tusk, Petteri Orpo, Mark Carney, António Costa, Ursula von der Leyen, and Mark Rutte were present. I thank everyone!" Zelenskyy stated.
According to the President, they "discussed in detail the strengthening of air defense: the production of necessary European systems and missiles, support for the PURL program, and the possibilities of providing Europe with its own anti-ballistic capabilities."
Canada's new contribution to PURL and Rutte's assurances
The President expressed gratitude to Canada for its new contribution to the PURL program.
"Before the meeting, Mark Carney announced an additional 200 million dollars. Mark Rutte assured that the supply of anti-ballistic missiles for Ukraine continues within the framework of previous agreements," Zelenskyy noted.
Peace process
"Very substantively – diplomacy. Due to the war in Iran, there is now an obvious pause in negotiations. We discussed how to intensify this process, contacts with America, and Europe's role in it. We also talked about the situation at the front. It is very important that all partners noted that Ukraine's positions are now significantly stronger. I am grateful to our warriors," Zelenskyy noted.
Also, according to him, they discussed the needs for energy protection. "We are grateful for the European support package of 90 billion euros. It is important that the funds start arriving as soon as possible so that Ukraine can implement resilience plans in preparation for winter," Zelenskyy stated, thanking them for their support of Ukraine.