Zelenskyy urges NATO allies to provide missiles at summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used his speaking slot at the NATO summit in Washington to call on European allies to accelerate the production of advanced missile systems for Kyiv’s defense. Addressing the gathering of heads of state and defense ministers, Zelenskyy emphasized that a sustained supply of modern air‑defence and precision‑strike missiles is essential to counter Russia’s ongoing offensive and to protect civilian infrastructure across Ukraine.

European leaders responded by reiterating their commitment to bolster Ukraine’s military capabilities, with several countries announcing plans to increase joint development projects and expedite deliveries of long‑range and surface‑to‑air missiles. NATO officials highlighted the alliance’s “enhanced support framework,” which aims to streamline procurement and ensure interoperability among member states, while noting that further decisions on specific production timelines will be taken in upcoming ministerial meetings. The summit’s discussions underscore a continued focus on strengthening Ukraine’s defensive posture as the conflict persists.