At the start of a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared that Ukraine received a portion of a new air defense assistance package two days prior. While he expressed gratitude for the recent support, he emphasized that Ukraine still requires additional missiles to enhance their air defense capabilities, specifically requesting PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles from the United States.

Zelenskyy highlighted the urgency for Ukraine to prepare for the upcoming winter, indicating that repairing and reinforcing infrastructure is a challenging task that cannot be done entirely on their own. He mentioned, "We have plans, and we will share those plans with you," indicating reliance on international allies for assistance. His remarks reflect the ongoing challenges Ukraine faces with its defense and infrastructure amidst continuing hostilities.

This appeal for further military support underscores the critical situation Ukraine is in, as it seeks to bolster its defensive measures against potential aggression, particularly as winter approaches. Zelenskyy’s comments also serve to remind allies of the importance of their continued support, indicating that while progress has been made, much more is necessary to ensure Ukraine's safety and operational effectiveness in this ongoing conflict.