Zelenskyy asks Trump for help with air defences as Russia continues attacks – as it happened

Meanwhile, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked the United States for more ammunition for its Patriot air defence systems to counter Russian ballistic missiles, according to a letter reviewed by AFP. In the letter, dated 26 May and addressed to US president Donald Trump, Zelensky asked the US to “help us secure this vital tool of protection against Russian terror – Patriot missiles PAC-3 and additional systems – to stop Russian ballistic missiles and other Russian missile attacks.” Reuters said the letter, directed also to the US Congress, calls for help addressing the critical lack of air defence missiles in Ukraine, which is particularly acute as Russia threatens more strikes on the country. … and on that note, it’s a wrap for today! Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked the United States for more ammunition for its Patriot air defence systems to counter Russian ballistic missiles (15:48). The request came in a letter written by Zelenskyy to the US president, Donald Trump, and the US Congress, arguing that Ukraine needs to be ready to defend itself amid continuing attacks from Moscow. Belgium has become the latest country to summon Russia’s