Promised air defense instead of joining NATO: Zelensky reproached partners for a difficult winter 2024-2025

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that in winter in Ukraine is expected to shut down light. He spoke about the promise he received from NATO before the beginning of autumn. Ukraine has relied on the promised air defense support, but has not received systems and is now preparing for light shutdowns. This was stated on October 30 by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a briefing. "First of all, you know, there are many agreements that have been concluded by Ukraine and partners.

And I think everyone has to do their work. Because if you gave the word, you have to keep it. No more, but not less," - - - - He noticed. According to the leader, it is important during the war that you can count on "very specific things" at a clearly defined time. Otherwise, it will be impossible to manage the situation. He stressed that even during the war you can prepare for the winter, but for this everyone has to "do their work".

NATO countries have stated that they have not seen Ukraine as a part of the Alliance because of the war, but promised to provide "for example, six to seven systems. " Zelensky said that it was a "very specific" complexes that were to protect the sky. He stressed that these systems are "very important" and the decision was made before the beginning of September. However, the air defense facilities have not been obtained in this quantity.

Ukraine cannot calculate this support, and the heating season has already begun. "Cold days are about to come . . . What can be done? (…) That is, you prepare a country for winter, which is crucial, which is a big challenge, a very big challenge for us. It will be the third winter with shutdown of light, with all these Difficulties, "the president confessed. He hinted that the partners provided only 10% of the promised help pack, which was "even voted". "It's not funny," Zelensky said.