Zelenskyy after meeting with Rutte: What works in skies of Israel can also work in Ukraine
Ukraine can implement air defense solutions similar to those in force in Israel, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mar Rutte, who is visiting Kyiv.
"We see that one of the key reasons for the lack of security in the skies of Ukraine, and in particular near the borders of NATO, our neighbors, is the lack of decisions on joint work, on joint defense. What works in the skies of the Middle East and helps defend Israel, can also work in the skies of our part of Europe, in Ukraine, also helping to save lives. There are special technical solutions, there are quite effective tactics. Today, we talked about this with Mark Rutte, we will continue to convince all partners of what needs to be implemented – what is needed for effective protection of the skies," Zelensky said in an evening video address on Thursday after a meeting with Rutte.
He noted the importance of air defense for Ukraine ahead of winter, as well as progress in the joint shooting down of Russian missiles and drones.
The president said Rutte made his first visit in office to Ukraine, "and the main thing now is to really fill such a priority with decisions." "The front must be strengthened. And the range must finally be ensured exactly as it is needed to end this war. Everyone in the Alliance understands what the needs are," Zelenskyy said.