Volodymyr Zelenskiy calls for air defence boost during Antony Blinken visit to Ukraine

The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, called on the US to provide his country with air defence batteries for Kharkiv, the country's second largest city, which has become the focus of Russian attacks in recent weeks.
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Zelenskiy calls for more air defences as Blinken arrives in Kyiv ► www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/14/ukraine-zelenskiy-calls-for-more-air-defences-as-blinken-arrives-in-kyiv Andrei Belousov: Putin picks trusted technocrat to run defence ministry ► www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/14/andrei-belousov-putin-picks-trusted-technocrat-to-run-defence-ministry

[@ESNDRE]

But No Call For Peace????

[@davidcooks2379]

Putin won't listen. He wants all of Ukraine and also all of the Warsaw pact

[@epants8507]

No money to make in peace, Zelensky needs another mansion and BlackRock needs another payment.

[@ethimself5064]

Peace with Russia is impossible

[@epants8507]

@@ethimself5064 Peace with Ukraine under Zelensky is impossible that is why he refuses to negotiate with Russia....It is NATO expansion that caused this not Russian.

[@ethimself5064]

@@epants8507 First Putin would be impossible. Second I kinda agree with you - although NATO only has a Mandate for Defence. International gamesmanship is basically a bag of snakes.

[@chilling_at_pontiff]

Begging and more begging, truly a leader worth looking up to and respecting.

[@YouTubemessedupmyhandle]

You’d say the same of Churchill

[@mrbad3036]

When a smaller country is fighting for its survival and sovereignty against a terrorist empire, it needs all of the help they can get. What's a few billion in aid for the price of keeping the orc hordes away from Poland and Romania.

[@hugowashere8]

Business booming

[@elbibwen3019]

Zelensky have just one more week of his presidency, which expires 21st of May

[@nholmes86]

in war time...he remain as president

[@elbibwen3019]

@@nholmes86 we'll see about that

[@epants8507]

@@nholmes86 You mean Dictator....They have no democracy in Ukraine because he banned elections and all political opposition

[@nholmes86]

@@elbibwen3019 im not worried...what's worst is psychologic warfare .

[@imperatorvespasian3125]

@@nholmes86 not according to he constitution

[@keithm9337]

Where are all of these billions of dollars going? Why can't we get an accounting of that? All I see is a demand for even more money and congress writing a blank check.

[@poshgentleman559]

Trump will soon put a stop to this.

[@YouTubemessedupmyhandle]

They publish lists of each costed package, if you care to look.

[@unelectedleader6494]

Well, they definitely weren't going to defenses in kharkiv

[@yomaxajaxco1902]

Vladimir Puppetski. Bow to the master.

[@TheSpineOfTheWorld]

you talking about vladimir putin?

[@annirvin6555]

No more

[@colleie-cd6uj]

ITS NOT OUR WAR!!!! YOU ALREADY HAVE MY SON!!!

[@MrSBGames]

Asking for more money, he really is a slippery slime ball isn't he.

[@stephencollins9062]

Yes

[@YouTubemessedupmyhandle]

Imagine being president of a country being invaded by its former colonial power and asking other countries for help preventing your people being murdered.

[@AlexKaehler-qc8kd]

You gotta have sugar for your honey.

[@MrSBGames]

@@KZbinmessedupmyhandle cannot protect your own country, then don't be a leader.

[@mwd331]

@@MrSBGames this is an incredibly dumb comment.

[@Budanevey]

Missle intercepts are down to 30% compared to 73% just six months ago...

[@knockknockrepoman]

USA miscalculated Russia and Ukranians pay the price, just like paIestinians pay the price for UK's lsreaI mistake.

[@johnnyknoxville5917]

blinken and zelensky - war criminals

[@ArenAurelius]

Volod will be asking for more next week. $

[@CaliforniaDreamin.]

No more money!

[@paulthomas-hh2kv]

Zelensky about to flee country soon 🔜

[@sunnysundae2006]

Like Putler did when the Wagner group marched towards Moscow? 😂

[@paulthomas-hh2kv]

@@sunnysundae2006 Zelensky and Delusionaly will end up like Musolini 🤭

[@ArenAurelius]

Heading to Monte Carlo with his briefcase full of cash.

[@yesitwasme5116]

​@@ArenAureliusA briefcase is not enough! Maybe a truck?

[@sveinsigurdgismarvik4445]

The fools on the hill😮

[@drakecarter1780]

More free stuff huh Zelly?

[@JasondeCordoba]

be the meat shield you agreed to be

[@user-mi4hd7le4w]

Лондон одобрил атаки Украины по Крыму. Подобное разрешение Великобритания дала Киеву в связи с тем, что считает полуостров частью украинской территории. Об этом сообщил глава Минобороны Британии Грант Шаппс. Шотландия должна будет это учитывать, когда решит отделяться.....и да, Лондон тоже когда-то вышел из Евросоюза.

[@lancecahill5486]

Next time, Zelenskyy will probably ask for nukes.

[@MarieDavis-xt7er]

Why did zensky back the bush's Clintons Obamas and Bidens

[@cleroyster2610]

Anthony Blinken is the son of Robert Maxwell s attorney. Robert Maxwell is the father of ghislane Maxwell

[@familypowergroup]

Interesting

[@YouTubemessedupmyhandle]

He studied economics, became a banker and investor and ended up an ambassador.

[@imperatorvespasian3125]

@@KZbinmessedupmyhandle then he became a Sith Lord, Apprentice to Darth Nuland

[@YouTubemessedupmyhandle]

@@imperatorvespasian3125 are you ok?

[@mwd331]

The relevance of that is?

[@Prof.DrObad]

Ukrania is not Israel to get special support like it.

[@MoritaJunichiro]

Przeniesienie amerykańskiego planu pokojowego do Rosji i Ukrainy?👏🏻

[@Wolves-zr4ob]

We need to stop giving Ukraine aid for a losing war. This is Europe's problem.

[@Lurreable]

Then you will have war with China instead. Isolationism and appeasement brought World War II, just as your witlessness would bring World War III. Winston Churchill's words echo through time to you: “You were given the choice between war and dishonour. You chose dishonour, and you will have war."

[@YouTubemessedupmyhandle]

Assuming you’re American, most of the cash goes into your military.

[@user-uv8tn6tm2m]

In case your missed it in your history classes, "Europe's problems" have this habit of rapidly becoming a world problem. Ever heard of the butterfly flapping its wings?

[@Kridez23]

Seek Peace Sir zelensky

[@sabrinalennox2004]

Zelensky. The beggar who thinks he should be king

[@unelectedleader6494]

They got a €50 billion deal before the $60 billion. Take your €50 billion divided by 500,000. Pay each guy 100 grand for a year. You'll get your 500k recruits.

[@mwd331]

It’s not just cash? Surely you understand that.

[@dumsiledlamini7536]

May the NATO leaders please support President Zelensky to END/STOP the Conflicts/Fighting/Wars in Ukraine.

[@ukrlaa]

Зеленский хочет продолжения войны. Деньги идут😂😂😂

[@thesoldierofum3467]

is that a bald spot

[@tigransuqiasyan4839]

Ցավներդ տանեմ✨✊✒️✊✨👏

[@user-tx1rr3rb1q]

He will enact a law declaring his presidency extended watch

[@akbarrana9115]

Desperately wanting peace in one part of the world, and sending devastating ammunition to the other part where innocent people are being massacred by illegal settlers and occupiers. Isn't it double standard?

[@blissfelix]

I can't believe Ukraine has held out this long, why can't we have no flight zone over Ukraine like we had in Iraq?

[@Budanevey]

No-fly zones need to be enforced which is why you can't have one...

[@lordcharfield4529]

Ukraine does have air defences and some fighter jets. A no fly zone would have to be enforced by NATO countries which would then precipitate WW3. Nobody in their right mind wants that.

[@imperatorvespasian3125]

Iraq didn't have a modern air force and 2 years combat experience

[@Budanevey]

​@@imperatorvespasian3125 The West isn't "officially" at war with Russia. It soon would be if it started downing aircraft...

[@Budanevey]

​@@imperatorvespasian3125 How do you enforce a no-fly zone?

[@user-ei3dq2dw6i]

Pray for people of Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@stephencollins9062]

Pray for peace then

[@paulantonio740]

Does Blinken actually believe his own lies? No wonder he looks haggard and worn out.

[@user-zc4yd9ss7h]

The bigger problem is the ground war. Russia has more troops, more artillery shells and is grinding down Ukraine's army.

[@quill444]

Any country that borders Russia soon develops the most anti-Russian attitude, often with Russia's help: Russia is thus helping to create more free, democratic nations! - j q t -

[@user-vq6td2rb7x]

​@@quill444bot

[@yesitwasme5116]

So, what's the problem?

[@dinhgiatien6893]

Zelenskyy’s English has been processing a lot since the War started ! Communication with English speakers are the best way for him to improve it.

[@sunnysundae2006]

Glory to Ukraine! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@yesitwasme5116]

Hey, catch up, it's not in fashion any more!

[@user-um3ui1gu9t]

🤣😂😅

[@kimbarrett6842]

🤣🤣🤣🤚🕛👽💨

[@nostradamus9608]

Russian trolls are THE most welcomed commenters by KZbin. Not a joke... 💙💛 🇺🇦🇺🇸 ✌

[@yesitwasme5116]

Nostradamus, have you forseen the efficiency of shovels and washing machines? Or it would be better for you in a trench?

[@joelpetersen2480]

Slava Ukraini. From Germany.

[@vladimirivanov5782]

😂😂😂😂😂dead walking

[@maloy5252]

Слава России 🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🐬🦁🐎🚝👨‍👩‍👧👨‍👩‍👧👨‍👩‍👧👨‍👩‍👧🐻🏡🏡🏡🏡🫀🍟🍎🍒🍨🚜🌻🥂