Now Patriot air defense systems should be in Ukraine, so that later they will not have to be used at least along the entire eastern flank of NATO.
President Vladimir Zelensky stated this in a video message following the results of 774 days of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
Why Patriot should be in Ukraine
— The air defense systems available in Ukraine are not enough — this is obvious to all partners. The world must finally hear this pain that Russian terrorists inflict on Kharkov, Kupyansk, the cities of the Donetsk region, Zaporozhye, Sumy region, and many other Ukrainian communities. There are air defense systems in the world that can help. All that is needed is political will for these systems to be transferred to Ukraine, — emphasized the head of state.
The President of Ukraine thanked those countries that have already helped with air defense systems.
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In his opinion, being proactive in this task — This is the personal responsibility of Ukrainian diplomats who work in areas and countries where the necessary systems exist.
The head of state is convinced that now Patriot air defense systems have a place in Ukraine, so that they do not have to be used on the eastern flank of NATO.
Front and defense of cities
Vladimir Zelensky was in touch with the military all day — Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, head of the Security Service of Ukraine and Minister of Internal Affairs.
Special attention was paid to Kharkov in the context of the situation at the front and Russian attacks.
— The situation in Kharkov — very tough, constant Russian terror, now almost daily — air bombs. We are looking for opportunities to give Kharkov more sky protection — this is a task for both the military and all diplomats of Ukraine, — the President emphasized.
Now everyone sees that much more personal energy and effort is needed to ensure that Ukrainian issues remain in the focus of world attention at the same time as many other problems and conflicts. According to the president, this is a difficult year.
— A year of elections in different countries and in the European Union. Conflict and instability further spread throughout the world — not without Russian investment in violence, — he noted.
The President is convinced that Ukraine has every opportunity to achieve its goals. Main — to be in unity with everyone in the world who values a life safe from terror.
