Zelenskyy and Italian PM discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defences and protecting energy infrastructure

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defences and supplying missiles to protect the country's energy infrastructure facilities during winter.

Source: Office of the President of Ukraine

Details: Zelenskyy briefed Meloni on the ongoing negotiations, the meetings in Abu Dhabi and the next diplomatic steps.

Quote from Zelenskyy: "It is important that Europe be fully involved in the process when it comes to ending the war, security guarantees, and the future of our entire continent."

Details: The leaders also discussed Ukraine's defence needs amid continued Russian strikes on cities and energy infrastructure facilities.

Quote from Zelenskyy: "First and foremost – strengthening our air defences and missiles for the systems, which are critically needed to protect people this winter."

Background: Zelenskyy met with US President Donald Trump's special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff on the evening of 12 November.

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