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Zelensky: The United Kingdom is strengthening its support for Ukraine with air defense systems, missiles and drones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced today, Sunday, that the United Kingdom will provide support to Ukraine with air defense systems, missiles, and the production of interceptor drones.

 

Zelensky said, in a speech published on the Ukrainian presidency’s website, that “this week we came closer to making the necessary decisions, as I had a conversation with the advisor.” German, and we are also talking with many other partners in Europe regarding the “Patriot” systems.

He explained, “I would like to particularly thank the United Kingdom and France. France has taken a decision to provide Ukraine with additional Mirage fighters and air defense missiles, while the United Kingdom will continue to help us in the field of air defense, as well as in the field of missiles and in the production of interceptor drones.” “.

He added that there are also new decisions regarding contributions to the PURL program from Finland and Spain.

Zelensky said, “This is a program to purchase American weapons – the same missiles for the Patriot systems. We are working hard on this matter, and our defense agreements with the Europeans are going well and we are preparing new projects – there will be more joint production.” For weapons.  

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