During the NATO summit in Ankara on Tuesday, July 7, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pressed European allies to urgently accelerate the mass production of defense systems capable of intercepting ballistic missiles. <\/p>\n
President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed European allies at the NATO summit in Ankara, emphasizing that building a robust defense against Russian ballistic missiles is a critical challenge. He described this capability as the final major advantage currently held by Russia.<\/p>\n
The Ukrainian leader stressed that the threat posed by these missiles extends beyond Ukraine to the entire globe. He noted that while Russia displays weakness, more pressure, decisive action, and additional sanctions are required to effectively counter Moscow.<\/p>\n
Zelensky called for the rapid, mass production of affordable anti-ballistic missile systems, stating that such infrastructure is needed immediately. While he expressed appreciation for the Patriot system, he acknowledged that current production levels are insufficient to meet the rising demand for protection against ballistic threats.<\/p>\n
Looking toward the remainder of the summit, Zelensky expressed hope that the meetings would result in the delivery of additional air defense systems to Ukraine. He plans to discuss these requirements during a scheduled meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, who intends to focus the conversation on ending the ongoing war.<\/p>\n
The 2026 summit marks the first time Ankara has hosted a NATO summit, though Turkey has previously hosted such events, including a gathering of 26 alliance leaders in Istanbul in 2004.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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