More Patriot is needed: Zelensky told when the event can pass to Ukraine aircraft

The head of state noted that Ukraine needs many Patriot systems, but the council will receive seven pieces to protect regions of key importance for the national economy and energy. The decision to transfer to Ukraine seven air defense systems Patriot can be adopted at NATO summit in Washington. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this in an interview with The New York Times.

In particular, the Head of State called on the North Atlantic Alliance to provide more F-16 fighters, as well as Patriot air defense systems. According to Zelensky, Ukraine requires many Patriot systems, but it will agree to seven pieces to protect regions with key importance for the national economy and the energy sector. The President suggested that Patriot's decisions may make a NATO leaders gather for a summit in Washington in July.

"Do you think that is too much for NATO's anniversary summit in Washington? For a country that is fighting for freedom and democracy today?" Ukraine feels the urgent need of air defense systems that are capable of destroying ballistic missiles. That is why Ukrainian high -ranking persons are constantly calling for Patriot systems transfer to Ukraine. In turn, NZZ noted that there is an acute shortage of Patriot and missiles in the world.