A sufficient number of air defence systems must be built: Zelenskyy hopes for fair response from world after Kharkiv strike
Many leaders, representatives of states and international organisations, and public figures have expressed their condolences to Ukraine and Kharkiv and condemned Russian terror.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this in his video address.
He expressed hope that words would be followed by actions.
Zelenskyy on providing air defence systems to Ukraine
The Head of State noted that it is important that the condemnation of Russian terror leads to certain consequences.
– And it is important that such condemnation leads to fair consequences. So that we finally have enough air defence systems to protect Ukraine and our cities. And for our partners to have sufficient determination to defend themselves against Russian terrorists in a preventive manner, as they would have defended any other terrorists – by destroying them before they start destroying lives,” he said.
The Head of State noted that Ukraine sees every point of concentration of Russian troops and knows all the areas where Russian missiles and combat aircraft are launched.
– “Destroying this terrorist force, and thus saving thousands of lives and guaranteeing to stop the expansion of the war, is a purely political decision. A decision that needs to be made. I am grateful to everyone who supports us in this,” Zelenskyy said.
He added that cooperation with partners will continue to accelerate and increase the supply of F-16s to Ukraine.
– “This will also add to our defence against terrorist attacks on our cities and against the pressure of the Russian army at the front,” Zelenskyy added.
As a reminder, on 25 May, Russia launched a brutal attack on the Epicentre shopping centre, resulting in many injuries and deaths.
