Russia Zelensky calls for more extensive weapons and authorization to use them
In view of the continued shelling of the large city of Kharkiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has demanded that the West provide more extensive weapons and authorization to strike deep into Russian territory. "The Russian air force must be destroyed where it is and with all possible means that are effective," said Zelensky in his daily video address on Sunday. Kiev is working with its Western partners on a corresponding decision, he said.
23.06.2024, 22:15
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In his speech, Zelensky referred to the recent airstrikes by the Russian army against the large city of Kharkiv near the border, which he said had left one person dead and twelve injured. The ban recently lifted by Western states on firing on Russian territory near the border with the weapons supplied had already produced results. A "part of the Russian terror potential" has been destroyed, but only a part. It is necessary to better protect the Ukrainians. "To do this, we need more extensive weapons." Negotiations on this are also continuing. According to Selenskyj, he expects further progress in this area in the coming weeks.
The Ukrainian head of state also sees progress in his country's aspirations to join the EU. The accession negotiations will begin next week. "This really is a historic week". The start of negotiations is also thanks to those who took up arms to defend Ukraine on 24 February - the start of the Russian attack more than two years ago, praised Selensky.
