Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has requested NATO’s Secretary General to assist in overcoming the reluctance of some Ukrainian allies to provide long-range weapons, modern aircraft, and artillery. During a joint news conference with NATO’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Kyiv on Thursday, Mr. Zelensky stated, “Delay with appropriate decisions is time lost for peace and the lives of our soldiers, who have not yet received the vitally necessary number of defense means.” Mr. Zelensky has expressed frustration with the slow pace of weapons deliveries from Western allies. The Ukraine Defense Contact Group, a gathering of defense and military officials from over 40 countries supporting Ukraine in the war against Russia, is meeting on the eve of Mr. Zelensky’s statement. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III announced on Friday that the group had provided over $55 billion in security assistance to Ukraine.
2023-04-21 04:24:52
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