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Sell Ukraine 10% of US Patriots and ‘we will destroy all the Russians’ ballistic missiles,’ Zelensky tells CNN
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Sell Ukraine 10% of US Patriots and ‘we will destroy all the Russians’ ballistic missiles,’ Zelensky tells CNN

From Egypt Independent · () English

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  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated Ukraine possesses only 10% of the Patriot interceptor missiles needed to counter Russian ballistic attacks.
  • Zelensky urged the U.S. to sell Ukraine 10% of its Patriot missiles, asserting this would enable Ukraine to destroy all Russian ballistic missiles.
  • The Ukrainian president described his efforts to secure more weaponry from allies as involving

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN that his country has only a tenth of the interceptor missiles it urgently needs from the United States to counter escalating Russian ballistic missile attacks.

Zelensky urged the U.S. to sell Ukraine 10% of its Patriot missiles, asserting that this quantity would be sufficient to destroy all Russian ballistic missiles targeting the country.

We have only 10% of what we need.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaking to CNN about the shortage of Patriot missiles.

The Ukrainian president described his daily routine as consumed by "millions" of phone calls, engaging in opaque deal-making with allies to secure additional military aid. He emphasized the critical need for these interceptor missiles, particularly as Russian ballistic attacks have increased.

"We have only 10% of what we need," Zelensky stated in the interview, highlighting the dire shortage. He added, "If we had 10% of the Patriots, we would destroy all the Russians' ballistic missiles."

If we had 10% of the Patriots, we would destroy all the Russians' ballistic missiles.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaking to CNN about the potential impact of receiving more Patriot missiles.
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