Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky explained why he sent a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump and the U.S. Congress regarding the critical shortage of air defense systems.
Zelensky said this in his evening address, according to Ukrinform.
“This week, I prepared a special letter – a letter addressed to the President of the United States and to Congress. And yesterday, the letter was officially delivered to the institutions in Washington. It is quite rare for the leader of another state to address both the President and Congress of the United States simultaneously with a letter. But the situation now requires action, swift and effective action. It is important that America hear Ukraine,” the President said.
Zelensky noted that Ukraine understands 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. And the sooner we are able to provide greater protection against ballistic threats, the sooner we will be able to make diplomacy work,” the Ukrainian President said.
