Ukraine reports sharp drop in air defense missile deliveries from allies

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that Western deliveries of air defense interceptors have dropped to one-third of the levels received in previous years. Speaking during a coordination call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Zelensky warned that shortages of systems like US-made Patriots are becoming critical amid relentless Russian drone and missile strikes targeting major cities and strategic infrastructure.

Meanwhile, Kyiv reported progress on its European Union accession path, asserting that all conditions have been met to open four new negotiation clusters. Financial support for Ukraine also continues, with the European Union delivering a fifth transfer of €1.4 billion generated from immobilized Russian central bank assets. These funds will be directed toward defense procurement and economic stabilization efforts.

Sources: Digi24, Economedia, HotNews, Moldova1, Ziarul de Gardă.