Now Zelensky begs the West for JETS and long-range missiles

Now Zelensky begs the West for JETS and long-range missiles: Ukraine’s President makes latest demand after Germany and the US finally agreed to send Kyiv tanks to battle Putin’s forces following diplomatic row

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today declared he wanted Western allies to send long-range missiles and jets to his war-torn country to help repel Russian troops.

‘I’ve spoken with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg today… We must also open deliveries of long-range missiles to Ukraine, it is important – we must expand our cooperation in artillery,’ Zelensky said, also adding Ukraine needed jets.

‘This is a dream. And this is a task.’

Zelensky’s latest plea comes just hours after the US and Germany both announced they would send battalions of M1 Abrams and Leopard 2 tanks to bolster the efforts of Ukraine’s armed forces to push Vladimir Putin’s troops back in eastern Ukraine. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks at a press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, 24 January 2022

Zelensky is calling on Western allies to provide long range missiles and jets to help his forces beat back the Russian invaders (F-15 US fighter jet picutred)

An ATACMS, a surface-to-surface missile, is fired during a joint military training between U.S. and South Korea at an unidentified location in South Korea, June 6, 2022

This is what you’re up against now, Putin: How America’s Abrams, Germany’s Leopard 2 and Britain’s Challenger compare to Russia’s outdated T-72 tanks as they are sent to help defend Ukraine – Click HERE to read more 

Germany’s 55-ton Leopard 2 tank combines aspects of firepower, protection, speed and maneuverability – making it adaptable to many types of combat situations

Zelensky, who turned 45 on Wednesday, thanked German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and US leader Joe Biden for their decision to send heavy tanks to Ukraine, hours before going on to call for long range missiles and jets.

‘It’s an important step on the path to victory,’ the Ukrainian president tweeted, thanking Biden for his ‘powerful’ decision.

He also urged Western countries to send tanks quickly and in sufficient volumes.

‘Speed and volume are key now,’ he said, referring to deliveries and training of soldiers.

‘The terrorist state must lose,’ Zelensky said, referring to Russia.

‘The more defence support our heroes at the front receive from the world, the faster Russia’s aggression will end.’

The United States announced earlier Wednesday that it will provide 31 Abrams tanks to help Ukraine repel Russia’s invasion, mirroring a similar move by Germany in the face of dire warnings from Moscow.

The twin announcements come as a major relief for Kyiv which has pleaded for months for heavy Western tanks to aid its battle.

‘A historic day,’ Andriy Yermak, the head of Ukraine’s presidential administration, said on messaging app Telegram. ‘One of those days that will determine our future victory,’ he added.

He also thanked Biden, Congress and the American people.

‘We’ll never forget it,’ he added. ‘The great time is coming.’

Longe range missiles and fighter jet deliveries from Western nations would give Kyiv a considerable advantage over its Russian foes in eastern Ukraine

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