Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, arrived in Washington on Thursday to start discussions about acquiring more US weapons. As Moscow continued its missile assault on Ukraine, Zelensky declared that “air defense” is Kyiv’s top priority.
On his second trip to the US during the Russian invasion, Zelensky is scheduled to meet with President Joe Biden. Ahead of the discussions, Russia launched a volley of missiles towards Ukrainian cities.
“Today there are important negotiations in Washington. Air defence for Ukraine is among the top issues,” Zelensky said on Telegram as he arrived from New York.
“More air defence, more support for Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines.”
Zelensky slammed Moscow’s “massive” overnight attack that killed several people in the southern city of Kherson and wounded many in various regions.
“Most of the missiles were shot down. But only the majority. Not all,” Zelensky said.
He thanked those countries that had “provided Ukraine with anti-missile systems.
“We are working to completely rid Russia of its terrorist potential,” he added. “We have to come to this result.”
