Zelensky calls for more Patriot systems until fighter jets are delivered

 

Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a news conference at the European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Bulboaca, Moldova on June 1. Carl Court/Getty Images

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is asking world leaders to provide more Patriot systems until fighter jets are delivered

The Ukrainian president, who is at the European Political Community Summit in Moldova, previously said he has heard "powerful support" from allies on providing fighter jets to Ukraine, as well as training Ukrainian pilots. But in the meantime, Zelensky called for a "patriot coalition" and more of the defense systems.

“We have a variety of different systems and I’m grateful to all the partners, but Patriots are Patriots," he said.

In May, one of the two Patriot systems in Ukraine sustained minor damage during a Russian missile attack on Kyiv., according to United States officials.