Zelensky announces deals for PAC-2 missiles, IRIS-T launchers after Europe talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced new agreements on the supply of PAC-2 missiles and additional launchers for IRIS-T systems, as well as further contributions by Germany and Norway to the PURL initiative, following talks in those countries.
According to Ukrinform, the President shared the update on Telegram.
“Russia is not changing its tactics of combined strikes, and we must be ready to intercept all types of aerial targets. That is why the PURL initiative, which allows us to obtain the necessary anti-ballistic missiles, must continue to operate. In recent days, we have secured additional contributions from Germany and Norway to the initiative. There is also an agreement with Germany on PAC-2 missiles for our air defense and additional launchers for IRIS-T systems. There is also an agreement with Norway to strengthen our air defense,” Zelensky said.
He stressed that Ukraine’s top diplomatic priority today is cooperation on air defense.
“We are also working to ensure that here in Europe we can jointly produce with our partners all the necessary air defense systems, the missiles for them, and every type of drone without which real defense in modern warfare is impossible. Based on this week’s results, we will provide Ukraine with opportunities for further strengthening through our collaboration with European partners on drones and co-production,” the President added.
Zelensky also assured that every Russian strike would be met with responses in the form of “long-range sanctions.”
He noted that Russian forces continue to strike civilian cities daily. Over the past day alone, heavy attacks were reported in Dnipro, Cherkasy, Kharkiv, Kryvyi Rih, Chernihiv, the Donetsk region, and Zaporizhzhia.
“In Dnipro alone, five people were killed yesterday by a Russian strike… In Cherkasy, a young boy was killed – he was eight years old… In Zaporizhzhia, a person was also killed in a strike on a bus stop. My condolences to the families and loved one,” he said.
As reported, during President Zelenskyy’s visit to Germany, 10 documents were signed. In particular, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense concluded two contracts: with Raytheon for the supply of PAC-2 missiles, and with Diehl Defence for IRIS-T systems.
In Oslo, Zelensky and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre signed a defense partnership declaration, launching a drone cooperation deal with Norway.
Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine