Zelensky pressed NATO for air‑defence aid and NATO membership at Ankara summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked NATO and European allies for additional air‑defence systems and missiles and argued that Ukraine should be allowed to join the alliance during the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. He also highlighted Ukraine's own weapons development, advanced drone capabilities, and thanked leaders who affirmed Ukraine's NATO membership, while Russian attacks intensified
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked NATO and European allies for additional air‑defence systems or missiles and argued that Ukraine should be allowed to join NATO at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
Zelensky said Ukraine had developed almost all weapons it needed and only required European help to develop an alternative to the US Patriot system to protect against ballistic missile attack, according to the Guardian. He highlighted Ukraine's advanced drone technology as a capability that should become part of NATO's collective defence, reported by Time.com, and thanked leaders who stated that Ukraine belongs in NATO, also reported by Time.com.
Andrey Marochko said Zelensky needs to show the West that the Ukrainian army is "doing fine and stable," according to TASS. The Indian Express reported that Russia stepped up its attack.
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