The Ukrainian incursion into Kursk Oblast has also allowed Ukraine to challenge Russia's control of the theater-wide initiative in Ukraine.
Russia has possessed the theater-wide initiative in Ukraine since at least November 2023, which has allowed the Russian military command to determine the location, time, scale, and requirements of fighting in Ukraine at will and has forced Ukraine to expend manpower and material in reactive defensive operations.
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Zelenskiyy makes his case at Ramstein
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiyy called on international partners to be “more active” in providing air defense systems and emphasized the need for a much stronger fleet of F-16s. New Voice reports.
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In his statement on Sept. 6, during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at NATO’s Ramstein Air Base in Germany, Zelenskiyy noted that many air defense systems agreed upon had not yet been delivered.
According to the Ukrainian leader, this shortfall reflects agreements that were made but “not fully implemented.”
Zelenskyy stressed that there are enough air defense systems in the world to prevent Russian terror from succeeding, urging partners to “be more active in working with us on air defense.”
Zelenskyy stressed that there are enough air defense systems in the world to prevent Russian terror from succeeding, urging partners to “be more active in working with us on air defense.”
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The president also revealed that Ukraine is already operating F-16s.
“They are shooting down missiles and drones; they are very effective, but there are too few of them. You know this. We need a much stronger fleet of F-16s, and I have proposals to make when the press leaves,” Zelenskyy said. . .
*According to The Economist, Ukraine has received 10 of the 79 promised jets, and by the end of 2024, Ukrainian forces are expected to have access to 20 F-16 fighters.
. . .Ukrainian forces advance in Kursk Oblast, the Russian army continues its offensive in Ukraine, Zelenskyy reminded. “The most combat-capable units of the Russian army are participating in expanding the occupation zone in our territory in Donetsk Oblast. This is a clear choice by Moscow. Putin wants more occupation of Ukraine rather than security for Russia,” Zelenskyy said.
IMAGE: UKRAINE SPECIAL FORCES "OPERATING" IN KURSK
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At the Ramstein Meeting, the President Urged Partner Countries to Deliver Defense Packages on Time and Grant Permission for Long-Range Capabilities
6 September 2024 - 12:47
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in the 24th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format.
The Head of State noted that Ukraine is grateful for every package of support, but we need more weapons to drive out Russian troops, especially in the Donetsk region.
The Head of State noted that Ukraine is grateful for every package of support, but we need more weapons to drive out Russian troops, especially in the Donetsk region.
“Each of you understands how important it is for a soldier to know that the frontline is not only based on a soldier’s loyalty to his country and his oath, but also on a sufficient supply of weapons. That is why it is important that every support package that is announced is promptly put to work on the battlefield – without any delay,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
The President also noted that a significant number of the systems that our country was supposed to receive after the decision taken at the NATO Summit have not yet been delivered.
“The world has enough air defense systems to ensure that Russian terror does not have results. I urge you to be more active in this work with us on air defense,” he emphasized.
“Now we hear that your long-range policy has not changed, but we see changes in the ATACMS, Storm Shadows and Scalps – a shortage of missiles and cooperation.
The President also noted that a significant number of the systems that our country was supposed to receive after the decision taken at the NATO Summit have not yet been delivered.
“The world has enough air defense systems to ensure that Russian terror does not have results. I urge you to be more active in this work with us on air defense,” he emphasized.
- The Head of State also noted that Ukraine has already started operating F-16s that shoot down missiles and drones, but these aircraft are few.
And this applies even to our territory, which is occupied by Russia, including Crimea.
We think it is wrong that there are such steps.
We need to have this long-range capability not only on the occupied territory of Ukraine, but also on the Russian territory, so that Russia is motivated to seek peace,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted.
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