According to Ukrinform, President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized this in his evening video address.

"Of course, we see every leader and every country that responds. But the only strong and just response – the one that truly achieves its goal and helps people – is additional support for us here in Ukraine, for our people, for our state. The world has Patriot missiles. What matters now is for our partners to make the political decision – the decision to provide the necessary packages. The United States knows what we need. Europe knows what we need. Anti-ballistic missiles must protect people – not sit in stockpiles. And every day without this relevant vital assistance gives Russia another chance to kill our people ," the President said.

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Zelensky added:

"And right now, the response must also include additional and real sanctions. Every legal entity, every individual helping enterprises in Russia produce ballistic weapons – launchers and missiles – or supplying components and everything else they need – must all be sanctioned, not only by us, but by our partners as well. There are still gaps in the G7 jurisdictions. Our diplomats need to work on that.

The fuel sector – everything helping Russia restore its oil refining capacity right now – must absolutely be stopped. We'll also be discussing this with Ukraine’s ambassadors. We'll hold a global meeting soon. We need real results in every area: weapons for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia."

As Ukrinform previously reported, President Zelensky stated that insufficient sanctions on Russia's military industry have allowed Russia to increase its production of ballistic missiles. Ukraine currently faces a shortage of air defense missiles, including PAC-2 and PAC-3 interceptors.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine