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Ukraine was told that Patriot systems can and do exist only in NATO countries? Either we have been in NATO for a long time, or we should not draw hasty conclusions. This is what happened to us with Patriot, missile systems, and other NATO-style weapons. We must work and do everything so that Ukraine receives security guarantees worthy of our people, which could stop Putin. We will work on this."
Regarding policy, the Ukrainian president referenced the Patriot air defense systems and said
That's why we are focusing on strengthening our air defence. We do not base [our actions] on emotions, but on contracts through the strong agreements we have with countries worldwide,
he stressed
I base [my actions] on trust and on agreements with these countries,
the Ukrainian president concluded