War in Ukraine - Zelensky hopes for more help during US trip
After his return from the USA, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised soldiers and arms factories further assistance. Concrete agreements were made at the NATO summit in Washington to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities; it's about weapons for the soldiers and support for Ukraine's arms industries, he said. There will also be more Patriots and dozens of other air defense systems. He did not provide details.
In the past week alone, Russia fired over 700 glide bombs, 170 combat drones of various types, and nearly 80 rockets at Ukraine, according to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in a post on Portal X. Ukraine is grateful to those who help protect the country from Russian terror through the delivery of defense systems. Once again, Zelenskyy appealed in a video showing destruction of infrastructure and bodies on the street for more air defense systems. "Together we will overcome evil."
Zelenskyy also announced in his video message further bilateral security agreements with the Czech Republic, Slovenia, and Ireland, where he made a stopover on his return journey. He had previously signed such agreements with Poland, Luxembourg, and Romania, which are intended to bridge the time until Ukraine's NATO membership.
Zelenskyy: USA want to help on all levels
After numerous meetings with politicians in the USA, including President Joe Biden and several governors, Zelenskyy, according to his own statement, now plans to meet representatives of the regions in Ukraine to strengthen cooperation at the regional level. "Healthcare, protection zones, the defense industry etc. The USA are ready to help on all these levels."
In his video, he also repeated his earlier expressed horror at the attempted assassination of US presidential candidate Donald Trump. "A heinous crime that can only be condemned. And that shows how great the global challenges for democracy are today." He is convinced that the USA will meet these challenges. The country is the largest supporter of Ukraine in its more than two-year long defense against the Russian aggression war.
- The committed assistance from the United States of America, as mentioned by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, includes support on various levels, including defense industry.
- At the recent NATO Summit in Washington, agreements were reached to bolster Ukraine's military capabilities, with a focus on providing weapons to soldiers and aid for the country's arms industries.
- President Zelenskyy expressed gratitude towards the international community, particularly the United States, for their delivery of defense systems, which are crucial in countering Russia's attacks on Ukraine.
- During the NATO Summit, it was announced that Ukraine would receive more Patriot and numerous other air defense systems, with Russia repeatedly attacking the country.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in his video message, appealed for more air defense systems, citing the recent increase in conflict between Ukraine and Russia, which has resulted in damages to infrastructure and casualties.
- Despite the ongoing conflicts, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy is optimistic about overcoming adversity with the support of international allies like the United States of America, who have been a significant contributor to Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression.
