Zelenskyy on his letter to Trump: It is important for US to hear Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has commented on his letter to US President Donald Trump and members of Congress concerning Ukraine's shortage of air defence systems.

Source: Zelenskyy in an evening address, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Zelenskyy noted that it is very rare for foreign leaders to address both the US president and Congress in the same letter.

"But the situation now requires action, swift and effective action. It is important that America hears Ukraine. We understand that much of the world's attention is currently focused on the war in Iran. But the war here in Europe must also be brought to an end – a very bloody war that is already in its fifth year at full scale," he stressed.

The faster Ukraine receives protection against ballistic missiles, "the sooner we will be able to make diplomacy work".

"As long as Russia continues to rely on missiles, its interest in diplomacy is not real. We must correct this. And we can do so only together with America. Ukraine is grateful to America for all its support. And Ukraine will be even more grateful for a dignified peace and guaranteed security. All of this is possible – if there is sufficient determination," Zelenskyy concluded.

Background:

• In his letter to Trump and members of Congress, Zelenskyy referred to the worsening shortages of air defence systems in Ukraine.
• He said Ukraine "relies almost exclusively on the United States" for protection against Russian ballistic missiles.
• He also mentioned Russia's use of Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missiles to attack Ukraine on the night of 23-24 May.

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