Zelenskiy asks Trump for air defences as Russia escalates strike threats
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has requested U.S. President Donald Trump to provide air defense systems amid escalating threats from Russia. In a letter, Zelenskiy emphasized the need for interceptors to protect Ukraine from Russian ballistic missiles, which he described as Moscow's last major advantage. He expressed concern over the slow pace of military aid deliveries and the critical situation facing Ukraine.
- ▪Zelenskiy urged Trump for help with air defense systems as Russia threatens new strikes.
- ▪He stated that ballistic missiles are Moscow's last major advantage on the battlefield.
- ▪Ukraine is ready to purchase the necessary Patriot systems and interceptor missiles.
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Zelenskiy asks Trump for air defences as Russia escalates strike threatsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives to attend an informal European leaders' summit in Ayia Napa, Cyprus April 23, 2026. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou/File PhotoPublished May 27, 2026, 11:49 PMUpdated May 27, 2026, 11:49 PMKYIV, May 27 - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged U.S. President Donald Trump to help Ukraine with air defence systems and interceptors as Russia threatens new strikes, saying that ballistic missiles remain Moscow's "last major advantage on the battlefield".In a letter to Trump and the U.S. Congress, seen by Reuters, Zelenskiy said: "I ask for your help in protecting Ukraine's skies from Russian missiles.
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