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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss strengthening Ukraine’s air defense and expanding European cooperation on anti-ballistic capabilities amid continued Russian missile attacks, UATV English<\/a> reports, citing Zelenskyy’s Telegram.<\/p>\n

According to Zelenskyy, he briefed Meloni on the latest security situation in Ukraine following another wave of Russian strikes targeting Ukrainian cities and communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cRussia continues shelling our cities and communities. Today, ballistic missiles and attack drones were launched once again,\u201d Zelenskyy said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The president noted that five people were killed in Russian attacks on Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Kherson, expressing condolences to the victims’ families.<\/p>\n

A key topic of the meeting was the development of joint European efforts to improve protection against ballistic missile threats.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe discussed the prospects for working together in Europe on anti-ballistic capabilities to strengthen protection for everyone \u2013 both Ukraine and every European country,\u201d Zelenskyy said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The leaders also discussed Ukraine’s urgent need for additional interceptor missiles for its air defense systems.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe talked about the need for additional missiles for our air defense systems, and we are counting on support,\u201d Zelenskyy said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Ukrainian president thanked Italy for its continued military assistance, emphasizing Rome’s consistent support for protecting civilian lives during Russia’s ongoing invasion.<\/p>\n

\u201cItaly has always consistently helped protect lives. Thank you,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Read also:<\/strong> Czech government announces first contribution to Ukraine arms procurement initiative<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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