Zelensky Discusses Patriot Interceptors, Winter Support With NATO's Rutte in New York
The Ukrainian president said the meeting took place as Kyiv came under ballistic missile attack, underscoring the urgency of air defense needs.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in New York to discuss Ukraine's need for Patriot air defense interceptors and a winter support package, according to Ukrinform.
Zelensky said the meeting took place as Kyiv was under a ballistic missile attack, a circumstance he said underscored the urgency of the topics discussed.
Patriot interceptors, used to counter ballistic missile threats, have been a central request from Ukraine to its Western allies amid continued Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
The winter support package discussed is intended to help Ukraine maintain energy and heating infrastructure through the colder months, a recurring concern given repeated Russian strikes on Ukraine's power grid in previous winters.
Further details on any specific commitments made during the meeting between Zelensky and Rutte were not included in the report.
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- Zelensky in New York discusses Patriot interceptors, winter support package with Rutte — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
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