“If the US Can’t Stop Putin, Let Them Give Us Anti-Missile Systems to Protect Our Energy Infrastructure,” — Zelenskyy in an Interview with Corriere della Sera
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is in favor of a mutual energy ceasefire, but if Washington cannot stop Russia from striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure, it should give Ukraine anti-missile systems to defend the grid itself. He spoke in an interview with Corriere della Sera, UATV English reports. “We are for a mutual energy ceasefire. If we are talking about the fact that…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed his willingness to accept anti-missile systems from the United States if Washington is unable to prevent Russia from attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Speaking in an interview with Corriere della Sera, Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine's support for a mutual energy ceasefire, but stressed that if Russia continues to target Ukrainian gas, electricity, and oil facilities, the United States should provide anti-missile systems to protect Ukraine's energy grid.
Zelenskyy highlighted the strong strategic relations between Ukraine and the United States, built on honesty, fairness, and transparency. He thanked Washington for its support throughout the ongoing full-scale war and proposed a "diesel deal" in which Ukraine would refrain from striking Russian diesel infrastructure in exchange for US protection of its energy system.
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