Russia has attacked Ukraine with at least 500 missiles and drones over the past five days. This was reported by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during yesterday’s telephone conversation with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Zelensky and Sunak discussed how to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense just hours after Russia launched another airstrike on the country, killing five people and injuring 130, including children, according to kyivindependent.com.
Moscow launched at least 99 missiles yesterday morning, Tuesday, January 2, targeting Kiev, the surrounding region and Kharkiv. According to the Air Force, Ukrainian air defenses shot down 72 Russian missiles as well as all 35 Shahed drones launched overnight. Zelelnsky and Sunak also discussed the Ukrainian military’s long-range strike capabilities and other urgent weapons and ammunition needs. According to the Ukrainian Presidential Office, the call also covered a bilateral agreement between Kiev and London on security guarantees for Ukraine, the upcoming meeting on Zelensky’s peace formula and the global peace summit proposed by the Ukrainian president. Kiev needs an immediate solution as Vladimir Putin is displaying his entire arsenal.
Source: IL Tempo
John Cameron is a journalist at The Nation View specializing in world news and current events, particularly in international politics and diplomacy. With expertise in international relations, he covers a range of topics including conflicts, politics and economic trends.
