Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi thanked Germany for delivering the third Patriot air defense system. “This is strong news,” Zelensky said in Kiev. He also thanked the US for further steps to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses. He did not provide details but said the country’s partners were fulfilling the agreements.
“Ukraine has already proven that there are no Russian missiles that we cannot shoot down,” Zelensky said. The country is doing everything it can to ensure that Russian terror ends. He also met with missile manufacturers engaged in countering Russian aggression. “This is a matter of global stability and security, so that everyone in the Kremlin knows that they will not go unpunished,” he continued.
Russian hypersonic missiles intercepted
In April last year, Ukraine received the first modern, US-made Patriot air defense system for its defense against Russia. Ukrainian air defense claims to have already intercepted Russian hypersonic missiles and ballistic missiles. Kiev is said to currently have a total of four systems. Others have been promised by Romania, among others.
President Zelensky had originally named at least seven such systems for reliable protection of major cities such as Kharkiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhia and Odessa, which are regularly targeted by missiles. He regularly urges Ukraine’s allies to provide further anti-aircraft support.
Moscow attacks energy infrastructure
Russia repeatedly attacks its neighbor with airstrikes in its war of aggression that has been going on for more than two years. The missile and drone attacks, for example, cause serious damage to the energy infrastructure and repeatedly kill and wound. On Saturday night, air raid sirens were sounded again in many places.
New loan programs aim to help with energy crisis
In his video message, Zelensky announced a complex package of measures to solve the country’s energy crisis. He did not provide details, but said officials would soon unveil steps to support citizens and businesses during electricity shortages. As an example, he cited new loan programs with completely interest-free offers. “Everything must work as soon as possible,” he said.
Negotiations were also actively conducted with European partners with the aim of increasing the amount of imported electricity from abroad. At the same time, repair work on systems was also carried out. Many power plants and other energy infrastructure were destroyed and damaged by the Russian attacks. Due to the energy shortage, power outages are recurring
Source: Krone
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