The White House announces a new $300 million military aid package to Ukraine, including several Army tactical missile systems with a range of 100 miles.
U. S. congressmen from both parties have called on the Pentagon to provide Ukraine with ATACMS missiles to help defend itself against Russia.
Zelenskyy said that 10 Patriot missile defense systems could change the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine's favor.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that 50% of the weapons provided to Ukraine by its Western partners are not delivered on time, leading to losses of Ukrainian personnel and territory.
President Zelenskyy said he was optimistic about recent responses from partners to provide Ukraine with longer-range ATACMS missiles, which can hit targets up to 300 km away.
The Biden administration is considering providing Ukraine with longer-range ATACMS ballistic missiles that would allow the Ukrainian military to strike deep into occupied Crimea and parts of southern Ukraine.
The Czech Republic could supply Ukraine with 500,000 155-mm and 300,000 122-mm artillery shells from third countries within weeks if it secures the necessary funding.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Kuleba briefed US Secretary of State Blinken on Ukraine's priority defense needs and spoke in favor of providing Ukraine with ATACMS missiles with a range of more than 300 km, and Blinken confirmed further US support.