Zelenskyy at Council of Europe Summit: We need 100% air defence, give us fighter jets

In his address at the Council of Europe Summit in Reykjavik, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stressed the need to strengthen Ukraine's air defence, in particular with Western fighter jets.

Source: European Pravda

Details: Zelenskyy has pointed out that during the missile strike on the night of 15-16 May, Ukraine's air defence shot down 100% of the missiles launched by Russia. He has stressed that this was done by the air defence systems that Western powers had provided to Kyiv.

Quote: "A year ago, we could not shoot down most terrorist missiles, especially ballistic missiles, and when I ask if we can do it now, if we can do anything when we are united and determined to protect life, the answer is that we, in unity, will give 100% in any case."

More details: He has added that Ukraine's territory is large, and we need additional air defence systems and missiles to make air defence results like those of last night "the rule".

Quote: "We also need more: fighter jets, without which no air defence system will be perfect, and I am confident that we will get there. 100% should be our benchmark. We must give 0% to the aggressor."

Background: Iceland, which holds the presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, is organising a summit of heads of state and government that will bring together 46 member states on 16-17 May in Reykjavik. This is the 4th summit of the Council of Europe since its establishment in 1949.

The summit will focus on the Council of Europe's core values and support for Ukraine through concrete measures aimed at achieving justice for the victims of Russian aggression.

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