Ukraine's Western partners have the necessary air defense capabilities that can protect Ukrainian lives, but they are needed not in warehouses, but on Ukrainian territory.
This was stated by President Vladimir Zelensky during an evening address following the results of April 19.
Shelling of Ukraine and defense of the sky
He recalled that today the terrorist state Russia carried out shelling along the Dnieper, as well as in the Dnepropetrovsk, Odessa, Kharkov, Nikolaev and Donetsk regions.
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— Missile strikes. Dnepr — just in the city center, in the usual buildings. House, station. Also today — Sinelnikovo, Krivoy Rog. Strikes on Nikopol… Strikes in the Odessa region — again at the ports, at the export of our food. Today — shelling and strikes in the Donetsk region, Nikolaev region, Kharkov region … There are many victims. Everyone gets help, — said the President.
The head of state thanked everyone who supports Ukrainians and eliminates the consequences of Russian evil.
— When Ukraine approaches partners regarding the air defense systems they have — are in warehouses, at storage bases, but they are needed here, right here, to protect life, — we are talking about true allyship. And we in Ukraine appreciate the efforts of every leader, every state that is really active, really fulfilling promises and trying to increase the capabilities of our air shield, — he said.
Meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council
Vladimir Zelensky added that today from Dnieper he addressed the participants of a special meeting of our Council Ukraine — NATO.
— This was a meeting at the level of defense ministers of the Alliance countries. Russian terrorists have, unfortunately, already had too much time — years of this war to destroy Ukrainian life. This year can no longer be a time for simply further discussions. Everything is quite specific. Ukraine needs air defense, and partners can help with this, — he said.
The head of state also emphasized that to repel Russian terror, Ukraine needs the artillery that the world has.
— Only a sufficient number of air defenses and fighters can drive away Russian aircraft. Solutions are needed. Solutions are possible. Everyone in the world who truly wants peace should not be afraid to show their strength to protect life, — he said.
Zelensky thanked everyone who is now with Ukraine and Ukrainians.
He also called for taking care of your neighbors and helping when needed.
