Zelensky explained why the Armed Forces do not allow to beat the long -range weapons on the Russian Federation

The head of state noted that the Ukrainian forces have long -range missiles of Western designs in their arsenal, but allies of Ukraine are afraid of escalation of the conflict. At a meeting with journalists on September 20, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine did not use long -range weapons in Russia, since the Allies, including the US and the United Kingdom, do not allow its use.

According to him, despite the existence of long-range weapons such as Storm Shadow, ATACMS and Scalp, partner countries are afraid of possible escalation of conflict, Interfax reports. "We have a long -range weapon. But not in the quantity we need, let's say so. However, this pack The territory of Russia, for any purpose at any distance, "Zelensky said.

At the same time, the Head of State stressed that not all US President's surroundings, Joe Baiden, share concerns about escalation, and this is already an achievement. The Ukrainian leader also emphasized the need for operational decisions by Western partners to supply weapons. Zelensky drew attention to the fact that Russia is increasing the production of weapons, despite sanctions, and in the coming years can reach the level of production exceeding the European.

"In Russia, for example, 30 key Soviet plants that produce a particular weapon and equipment, and they increase this production bypassing sanctions, and in Europe, in the European Union, it seems to me that there are 42 plants. Russia has produced in this 2024 Less than Europe has been produced. He added that by 2025 the Russian defense industry could increase its production, which will be facilitated by the support of countries such as North Korea and Iran.

Therefore, delaying weapons, the President said, can lead to a deterioration of the situation, as Russia will be able to increase its production facilities, and Ukraine will be in a disadvantage in the further continuation of the conflict. We will remind, on September 19, a representative of the US Defense Ministry Sabrina Singh stated that Ukraine's ability to strike Western weapons in depth of the Russian Federation does not win war.