Zelensky Urges Trump to Send More Patriot Missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked U.S. President Donald Trump and Congress for additional Patriot PAC-3 missiles and air-defense systems. He warned that current deliveries are falling short as Russia prepares wider ballistic missile strikes.
France 24U.S. President Donald Trump and Congress to supply more Patriot PAC-3 missiles and additional air-defense systems. The request came in a letter obtained by The Associated Press. Zelensky said deliveries are falling dangerously short.
Zelensky warned that Russia is preparing a broader campaign of ballistic missile attacks. He said Ukraine needs the missiles to protect against those strikes.
U.S. deliveries are not keeping pace with Russian escalation. Zelensky called on both the White House and Congress to increase shipments.
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Additional U.S. missile deliveries could strengthen Ukrainian air defenses.
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