Zelensky: Europe to slate major funds for defense, implying more air defense for Ukraine

The head of state stated this in a video address to the nation on Tuesday, March 4, Ukrinform reports.

He recalled that earlier today, he had phone calls with the President of Finland, UK Prime Minister, Prime Minister of Greece, Prime Minister of Croatia, NATO Secretary General, and leader of Germany’s CDU party Friedrich Merz. 

"There is very important news from the European Commission about significant funds for Europe’s defense. For us, this primarily means additional air defense – more systems, more missiles, and increased ability to protect our cities and villages, our positions. And all of this creates a solid additional foundation for efforts to bring the war to an end. We will continue consultations, and new joint steps will follow. Ukraine deserves peace. Ukrainians deserve respect," Zelensky said.

As Ukrinform reported earlier, President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that Ukraine seeks a reliable peace and is ready to sit down at the negotiating table as soon as possible.