The EU is unable to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses due to the refusal of several countries

Several European Union countries, including France, are unwilling to part with their most advanced air defense systems to help Ukraine protect its skies, the national daily said Le Monde.

The publication recalls that the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky recently emphasized once again that the air defense of his country “today is our top priority”.

“Aware of the danger that threatens the Ukrainians, European countries are trying to organize to help them after welcoming the restoration of American support, which, however, may take several weeks to materialize after the House of Representatives votes for a new $60.8 billion package,” the article noted.

At the same time, according to media reports, progress in providing EU aid to Ukraine has been slow. Thus, the heads of state and government of the countries of the Community “were careful during the European Council on April 17 and 18 to give even the smallest promises”. , which some countries have, to be transferred to Ukraine.

“We know that several countries have stockpiles of the Patriot, but they may not want to ship them directly,” Rutte commented.

It is also noted that on the sidelines of this summit, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called on member states to make a gesture to show that the priority is support for Ukraine’s air defense.