Zelensky pleads with Trump for more Patriot missile systems as fears mount over more Russian strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urgently requested more Patriot missile systems from President Trump as Russia intensifies its attacks. In a letter, he emphasized the critical need for American defensive weaponry to protect civilians from missile strikes. Zelensky highlighted Ukraine's success in drone defense but noted the challenges in missile defense, urging for increased production and support from the U.S. and its allies.
- ▪Zelensky's letter to Trump stresses the urgency of acquiring more Patriot missile systems.
- ▪He claims that American weapons are crucial for defending against Russian ballistic missiles.
- ▪Zelensky acknowledges Ukraine's success in drone defense but highlights the need for improved missile defense capabilities.
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Politics Zelensky pleads with Trump for more Patriot missile systems as fears mount over more Russian strikes By Ryan King Published May 27, 2026, 3:57 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pleaded with President Trump and Congress to marshal Patriot missile systems as his war-torn country braces for an expected bombardment from Russia. Zelensky’s five-page missive came on Memorial Day and dramatically warned that “the fate of many lives is being decided” while underscoring how American defensive weaponry can save scores of civilians from Russian attacks.
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