Zelensky considering asking Trump for missiles to counter Russian attacks
The Ukrainian president stated that Ukraine needs American missiles to defend itself against Russian ballistic missile strikes.
Volodymyr Zelensky indicated his intention to address the question of American military support during a planned meeting in September with President Donald Trump. Ukraine is seeking to strengthen its air defense in the face of recent Russian strikes.
Kyiv claims that Russia is once again using American components in its Kinjal hypersonic missiles. This allegation comes on the heels of another Russian ballistic missile attack.
Sources
- EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : après une nouvelle attaque russe, Volodymyr Zelensky veut demander à Donald Trump des missiles pour protéger son pays — Le Monde — Une
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