In Washington, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with representatives of the defense company Raytheon, which manufactures, among other products, Patriot systems.
The Head of State thanked Raytheon for these systems and emphasized that they have helped save many Ukrainian lives.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy provided an update on the current situation in Ukraine, particularly on the battlefield. According to the President, Russia is failing to achieve any of its objectives, which is why it is intensifying attacks on civilian infrastructure and people, including strikes on the energy system. During these attacks, the Russians launch more than 500 drones and dozens of missiles each day.
The company representatives expressed their condolences to Ukrainians who have lost their family members and loved ones in the Russian strikes and assured their readiness to support Ukraine.
The Head of State stressed that Ukraine’s air defense must be strengthened with additional systems and compatible missiles and outlined the specific needs.
The parties discussed Raytheon’s production capacity, potential avenues for cooperation to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense and long-range capabilities, as well as the prospects for Ukrainian–American joint production. Solutions to enhance the protection of lives in Ukraine exist, and work is ongoing at all levels to ensure their realization.
