Zelensky and Rutte in Dublin: air defence missile shortage and Starshield issues

Zelensky and Rutte in Dublin: air defence missile shortage and Starshield issues
Zelensky and Rutte in Dublin: air defence missile shortage and Starshield issues

In Dublin, on the sidelines of the European Political Community meeting, a meeting took place between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The main topics of the conversation were strengthening the air defence system and the problem of disruptions in the operation of the Starshield satellite communication system.

Statistics on Russian attacks

Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Mark Rutte for consistent support in defending Ukrainian airspace. The head of state emphasised the extremely difficult situation caused by mass attacks by Russian missiles and drones.

«Дуже складно зараз через велику кількість російських ракет і дронів. Лише за перший тиждень цього місяця Росія запустила 115 ракет різних типів, тисячі керованих авіабомб та реактивних "шахедів"» (It is very difficult right now due to the large number of Russian missiles and drones. In just the first week of this month, Russia launched 115 missiles of various types, thousands of guided aerial bombs and jet-powered "Shaheds"), Zelensky noted.

Starshield issues and air defence equipment shortage

According to the President, in addition to the chronic shortage of anti-ballistic systems used by Russia to strike energy infrastructure, significant difficulties are added by disruptions in the operation of Starshield. These failures are recorded along the front line and in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.

«Це значно обмежує можливості перехоплювати реактивні "шахеди". Звісно, виграють від цього тільки росіяни» (This significantly limits the ability to intercept jet-powered "Shaheds". Of course, only the Russians benefit from this), the head of state added.

Position on negotiations and weapons

Volodymyr Zelensky emphasised the importance of ensuring that, against the backdrop of intensified trilateral negotiations, Ukrainian air defence systems do not remain without ammunition, and that the country has a real opportunity to defend itself.

«Штучні обмеження не працюють на мир – вони працюють на агресора. Дякую, Марку, за готовність допомагати з PAC-2 і PAC-3» (Artificial restrictions do not work for peace – they work for the aggressor. Thank you, Mark, for your readiness to help with PAC-2 and PAC-3), the President stressed.

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