President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have discussed Ukraine's specific needs for air defence systems in the wake of Russia's recent strike with a new ballistic missile.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. They discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense, according to the Office of the President of Ukraine. Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine expects a decisive and timely response from NATO to Russia's expansion of the war.

Every night, they achieve results in saving lives. I am grateful for their precision," the video caption reads. “Only sustained support for Ukraine and increased pressure on Russia—leaving it no room to adapt—can deprive the Russian Federation of its ability to terrorize Ukraine and continue this war.