European Union countries, including France, willing to provide advanced air defense systems to help Ukraine: The world’s top priority

Several European Union countries, including France, are willing to part with their most advanced air defense systems to help Ukraine protect its skies, the national newspaper reported. The world.

The publication recalls that the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky recently emphasized again that the air defense of his country is “today our top priority”.

“Aware of the danger that threatens the Ukrainians, European countries are trying to organize to help them after welcoming the renewal of American aid, but it may take several weeks to take effect after the House of Representatives voted for a new $60.8 billion package,” the statement said. article notes.

At the same time, according to media reports, progress in providing EU aid to Ukraine has been slow. Therefore, the heads of state and government of the Community countries “were careful at the European Council on 17 and 18 April to make even the smallest commitments”. that he was ready to buy the equipment, which some countries have, to transfer it to Ukraine.

“We know that several countries have stocks of the Patriot, but they may not want to send them directly,” Rutte said.

It is also noted that, on the sidelines of this summit, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called on member states to make a gesture to show that their priority is support for the air defense of Ukraine.