President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has introduced {that a} Ukrainian delegation will suggest a deal to america to buy air defence programs and HIMARS rocket launchers modified for ATACMS tactical missiles.
Supply: Zelenskyy throughout a press briefing, as reported by Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne
Particulars: Zelenskyy stated the proposed weapons procurement settlement with the US is an element of what’s generally known as the "mega deal".
Quote: "A very powerful a part of this deal is air defence programs. We’re able to buy them and to faucet into numerous programmes, together with PURL [the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List]. There are additionally bilateral agreements. Our companions perceive that funding should be allotted for air defence programs, primarily although not solely American ones."
Particulars: Zelenskyy stated the Ukrainian delegation will prioritise discussing the acquisition of Patriot air defence programs, that are already utilized in Ukraine.
Quote: "We’re receiving constructive indicators relating to the seizure of funds [from frozen Russian assets – ed.]. It's not precisely a seizure, it's a distinct scheme involving ensures from companions. We’d very very similar to the UK to affix the PURL programme. Now we have very sturdy and good relations."
Particulars: Zelenskyy added that Ukraine's defence forces want weapons for long-range strikes in addition to for defense, referring to HIMARS multiple-launch rocket programs, ATACMS and Tomahawk missiles.
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