The situation with Ukraine's air defense has reached a critical point. Vladimir Zelenskyy, while in Sweden after signing an important agreement, commented on the status of his appeal to the American side. It concerns an urgent letter sent to Donald Trump and members of Congress, discussing the life and death of civilians.

Personal Contact and Awaiting a Decision

The President of Ukraine did not stay in the shadows: the day before, he held personal meetings with senators and congressmen who arrived in Kyiv. According to Zelenskyy, American lawmakers expressed support for the proposals sent to the White House and Congress. However, despite warm words and diplomatic resonance, no official response from the US has been received yet.

"We are counting on an official response from Congress and the White House," the head of state emphasized. It is expected that the US Congress will resume full work in June, and it is then that Kyiv hopes to receive a clear signal.

The "Patriot" Monopoly and the Threat of Winter

Zelenskyy did not resort to diplomatic phrases when speaking about the essence of the problem. The only effective tool against Russian ballistic missiles at the moment remains the Patriot systems. The key issue is that only America produces them.

"As for anti-ballistic defense, for now, you know, we have no other tools besides 'Patriots'," the president stated. Diplomacy has not stopped Russian aggression, and Ukraine is forced to withstand strikes with its own means. Without new supplies, the situation in the coming months, especially with the onset of winter, could become catastrophic.

License as a Strategic Move

In addition to a direct request for a larger number of missiles, Zelenskyy voiced an ambitious initiative. He asked to grant Ukraine a license for the independent production of PAC-3 missiles for Patriot systems.

This step has a double meaning: it will allow securing Ukraine's skies and turn the country into a regional hub for air defense production, capable of helping other allies. "I really wanted Ukrainian production to receive licenses... so that we could help other countries who need it," Zelenskyy explained.

Although there are agreements with France regarding Aster 30 missiles and with Germany concerning future aid packages, these decisions relate to the future. Right now, Kyiv needs help immediately to maintain the defensive perimeter amid the escalation of the conflict.