Zelenskyy: Russia won't seriously consider peace while Ukraine lacks sufficient anti-ballistic capability

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia will not take peace talks seriously while Ukraine's defenses against ballistic attacks remain inadequate. He detailed the scale of a recent massive strike, involving a combination of missiles, drones, and cruise missiles, which targeted civilian infrastructure across Kyiv, Odesa, and Chernihiv regions.

The assault caused extensive damage, including residential buildings, a children's hospital, and a school, resulting in 12 deaths in Kyiv and 40 injuries. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for improved anti-ballistic capabilities, stating that while his administration is working on programs like FREYJA, interceptors alone cannot fully replace Patriot missile systems.

He called for continued emergency and rescue efforts, urging the international community to support Ukraine's efforts to enhance its missile defense infrastructure.