Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed concern that the ongoing war between the US and Israel against Iran could lead to a reduction in US aid to Ukraine. This is especially true of missiles for air defence systems Patriot, Ukraine urgently needs to protect itself from Russian attacks. The President is counting on Europe's support and new formats of cooperation with the Middle East.
Zelensky warns of risks to support for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that war The US and Israeli move against Iran could further weaken America's support for Ukraine. According to the head of state, due to changing global priorities and new costs, Ukraine risks receiving even smaller aid packages than it does now.
Critical shortage of Patriot missiles
Zelenskyy stressed that the US Patriot system was not supplied in sufficient quantities from the outset. Now Ukraine desperately needs additional missiles to counter Russian ballistic missile attacks, but the war in the Middle East could complicate even these deliveries. This was reported by AP.
Europe and the Middle East - new hopes
Despite the difficult situation, the President of Ukraine hopes for the assistance of European partners in the purchase of ammunition. He is also considering cooperation with Middle Eastern countries that could provide support in exchange for Ukrainian unmanned technologies and services.
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