Ukraine, partners launch initiative to form anti-ballistic coalition – Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine, together with European partners, is advancing the creation of an anti-ballistic coalition and the production of anti-ballistic systems in Europe. Representatives of 13 countries and the office of the NATO Secretary General took part in the relevant meeting at the level of national security advisors.

According to Ukrinform, Zelensky made the statement in a video address published on Telegram.

"I want to thank our European partners today: there was a meeting at the level of national security advisors. We are gradually advancing the issue of producing anti-ballistic systems in Europe – we are forming an anti-ballistic coalition. It is worth doing this, and now we are closer to results than ever before. Thirteen countries and the office of the NATO Secretary General were represented at today's meeting on anti-ballistic defense. This is an important, very important initiative," Zelensky said.

He stressed that Ukraine's positions "at the front," in "long-range sanctions," and in cooperation with international partners are currently "the strongest in years," stressing the need to maintain the achieved level and further strengthen Ukraine's defense and foreign policy positions.

"There are no victories of one alone, and there is no resilience of one alone. We must reach the main goal, and this is our common goal, which we will not give up. We will not give up our land, our sovereignty. I am grateful to all Ukrainians who are together on this path. Ukraine must withstand the war, defend its independence, and guarantee security for its people. This will definitely happen," Zelensky concluded.