“As long as Ukraine lacks sufficient anti-ballistic defenses, Russia will not seriously consider peace. We are doing everything we can to ensure protection, and work on the FREYJA program continues every day. However, interceptors for 'Patriot' systems are not yet available, and they are needed every day,”

Volodymyr Zelenskyy · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20

Zelenskyy said Ukraine's anti-ballistic defenses remain insufficient and Patriot interceptors are still needed.