Zelensky complains about the impact of the Iran war on US missile supplies to Ukraine
Express Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concern that the United States would not be able to provide enough missiles "Patriot" For his country’s air defense due to War in the Middle East.
He said Zelensky during a press conference in Oslo on Tuesday: "From the beginning of the war in the Middle East, we realized that we might face difficulties"
Zelensky noted that he noticed that shipments were arriving slowly, adding: "I think we may face this kind of problem in the very near future, and this is a very difficult situation for us"
He continued: We are trying to find different ways and alternatives to obtain Patriot missiles, and Kiev is in contact with countries in the Middle East and Europe.
Talks stopped in Ukraine
US-led talks aimed at ending the war stopped in Ukraine following the outbreak of war in Iran in late February.
Zelensky made these statements after meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, with whom he signed a joint declaration on strengthening cooperation in the fields of defense and security.
The Norwegian government announced in a statement that it wants to facilitate close cooperation between the Norwegian and Ukrainian defense industries, and that Ukrainian drones will now be manufactured in Norway.
He confirmed It is worth noting that Norway is a steadfast supporter of Ukraine’s struggle for its independence and right to self-defense.
No time for Ukrainian affairs
Earlier Tuesday, the Ukrainian president said in statements to German television that American negotiators Steve Witkopf and Jared Kushner are constantly holding talks with Iran and have no time for Ukrainian affairs.
In light of the war in the Middle East, the issue of supplying Kiev with American weapons has become a major problem, according to what Zelensky told the public channel "ZDF" At the conclusion of his visit to the German capital, Berlin.
Zelensky said: "If the war drags on, fewer weapons will reach Ukraine, which is a vital issue, especially in the field of air defence"
The shortage of weapons is severe, especially missiles "Patriot" It is widely used in the Middle East and is urgently needed in Ukraine, according to Zelensky.
The Ukrainian president said that the two American envoys are seeking to get more of Putin’s attention to put an end to the war that has been going on for more than 4 years.
He added: If the United States does not put pressure on Putin and contents itself with calm dialogue with the Russians, they will not be afraid.
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