Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ramping up his push for more missiles from U.S . and European allies as Russia intensifies its assault . After a major attack on Kyiv involving 68 missiles and 351 drones,Zelenskyy stressed urgent need for better air defenses in a post on X .
With the NATO summit nearing in Ankara,Turkey,Zelenskyy pressed allies to leave the meeting with concrete steps to boost Ukraine's defenses. "Our warriors did well intercepting drones and cruise missiles,but not Russian ballistic missiles," he said,pointing to a critical gap in interceptor supplies.
He warned that as long as Patriot missiles sit unused in allied stockpiles,Russia will keep targeting civilian infrastructure. "The U.S. and Europe have enough power to stop this terror," he declared,urging a united front to protect Ukrainian lives.
Zelenskyy's call comes amid a grinding war with mounting violence. At the NATO summit,he's expected to join other leaders,including new South Korean President Lee Jae Myung,European Council President Antonio Costa, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, for dinner with NATO leaders on Tuesday.
As the conflict drags on,Zelenskyy's push for more military aid highlights urgency for international backing of Ukraine's defense. What will the NATO summit deliver? Lives hang in balance…
