Kyiv: Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that his country has only made limited progress in talks with the United States regarding expanding the production of anti-ballistic capabilities, noting European efforts to that end.
According to Qatar News Agency, Zelenskyy, in a video address on Monday, stated that discussions with the United States have stalled for a long time concerning the expansion of production of anti-ballistic missile defense systems. He emphasized the need for acceleration in European efforts to produce anti-ballistic capabilities on the continent in sufficient quantities.
"We are trying to accelerate work in Europe on producing our own anti-ballistic capabilities on the continent in sufficient quantities. We will also continue engaging with the United States regarding its ability to support Ukraine," the Ukrainian President added.
Europe has played a pivotal role in providing Ukraine with financial support to purchase weapons, he highlighted.