On Friday, April 26, the 21st meeting of Ramstein started, in which Head of State Vladimir Zelensky took part. The President addressed the meeting participants, recalling Ukraine’s three priorities in weapons.
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Photo – JULIA NIKHINSON/POOL (EFE)
During the speech, the Ukrainian leader reminded the Ramstein participants that they do not just make decisions on the supply of weapons to our country, but decide the fate of the world, who will live according to the rules that everyone recognizes, or will depend on those who commit violence, informs NBN.
According to the guarantor, during the six months of absence of US assistance, the Russian invaders were able to seize the initiative at the front, however Now the Ukrainian Defense Forces can not only stabilize the situation, but also liberate the occupied regions.
The head of state recalled that our country and army most of all need air defense systems, in particular at least seven Patriot air defense systems, to shoot down enemy aircraft and not allow them to approach the borders of Ukraine.
Zelensky added that the defenders also need long-range weapons and artillery to disrupt the counter-offensive of the Russian Armed Forces, stop the attacks of Putin’s army and carry out their operations.
Recall that the head of the US Department of Defense, Lloyd Austin, named the priority of today's Ramstein meeting and announced when the first F-16s will appear in Ukraine.