All agreements on air defense systems must be implemented ahead of winter – Zelensky

He said this in a video address, Ukrinform reports.

“We are planning our foreign policy activity for the second half of September and October. The priorities are clear: air defense and the full implementation of the decisions of the recent Ramstein meeting, as well as our agreements reached with partners in Washington and Paris. Ahead of winter, we must fully implement every agreement regarding the supply of air defense systems, missiles for them, and the procurement contracts. Funding for drones – our production capacity must be fully utilized,” Zelensky said.

He added that financial matters are being worked out with partners.

The President also heard a report from Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal.

“By Friday, I expect to have all the details, key calculations, and a report on the decisions. Specifically, regarding the PURL program, which allows us to purchase American weapons. More than two billion dollars have already been allocated under the program, with another one and a half billion announced. We are awaiting those funds and, accordingly, the deliveries,” Zelensky said.

According to him, Ukraine is also awaiting U.S. decisions, particularly regarding Patriot air defense systems.

“We have proposed to the United States the purchase of the necessary number of systems. Also on the table is our proposal on drones. We have given our partners serious opportunities not only to invest in production in Ukraine – and our drones are clearly proving their effectiveness,” the President said.

He noted that Ukraine is also preparing to establish joint industrial complexes with partners abroad.

“For the first time in history, Ukraine will have modern joint arms production with strong countries. Denmark is one of the leaders, but there are also projects we are preparing in other Nordic countries. Work is also underway with our Baltic friends and with Western European countries, including the Netherlands, Germany, and the United Kingdom. We also count on expanding this line of cooperation, and I thank all the partners who are working not just on a day-to-day basis but with a long-term perspective. These are all partnerships that will last for years,” the Head of State emphasized.

He underlined that stopping Russia’s war machine is possible only through the combined potential of Europe in alliance with the United States.

The President also noted that Ukraine is planning an active week of diplomacy at the UN General Assembly and expressed hope that this work will give new momentum to diplomacy.

As reported, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said that Ukraine’s partners are interested in incorporating its battlefield experience into their own military products.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine