“We are grateful that even during this difficult time for him personally, His Holiness remembers Ukraine and prays for our people,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted.
The Head of State thanked the company for its support and all the assistance provided, and highlighted the successful work on comprehensive support for the F-16 program and the training of Ukrainian pilots.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on European Union member states to focus all efforts on helping Ukraine obtain the ballistic missile interceptors it needs, as the Russian leader has already launched a large-scale campaign against Ukraine’s energy sector in October.
In Brussels, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
“Right now, F-16s are helping significantly in repelling attacks by jet-powered ‘shaheds.’ We are working with Belgium to receive additional fighter jets as soon as possible,” the Head of State emphasized.