The United States has begun working on a response to an urgent appeal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed to former US President Donald Trump. This was reported by the Ukrainian leader's adviser, Dmytro Lytvyn, during a briefing with journalists.
According to the representative of the President's Office, a response has already been received; however, at this stage, it is of a technical nature and is currently being processed. The details of the message's content and the next steps by the parties are not yet disclosed.
Context: Critical Shortage of Air Defense Systems
The reason for the appeal was the deterioration of the air defense situation. On May 27, Volodymyr Zelenskyy sent an urgent letter to Donald Trump and the US Congress, highlighting the critical shortage of protection against air attacks. The head of state emphasized that the lack of sufficient systems to intercept ballistic missiles poses a direct threat to the lives of the civilian population.
In his letter, the President provided specific data on recent strikes: on the night of May 24, Russia used two "Oreshnik" ballistic missiles. One hit the Kyiv region, and the second hit the temporarily occupied part of the Donetsk region. Zelenskyy noted that the situation requires immediate decisions, especially in the run-up to the winter period, when the risks of escalation may increase.
Support from US Legislators
The day after sending the letter, Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a delegation of US congressmen and senators who arrived in Ukraine. According to the President, American lawmakers supported the proposals outlined in the appeal to the Congress and the White House. This meeting became an important part of diplomatic efforts to secure additional assistance in the field of air defense.
Thus, the process of interaction between Kyiv and Washington continues, although the final details of the US response remain undisclosed for now. The situation with air defense remains one of the key topics in the dialogue between the two countries.