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President Zelenskyy attended the NATO summit in Ankara, projecting confidence and strength, in stark contrast to Donald Trump's perceived sickly and weak appearance during his prior visit with President Erdogan, where Trump reportedly had to be supported to walk.
Zelenskyy announced that nearly 28,000 Russian soldiers were eliminated in June alone, with drone video confirmation for each. He emphasized that while Ukraine takes no pride in these deaths, it demonstrates the reality of modern warfare they are forced to fight to defend their nation.
Zelenskyy declared that the idea of Russia having a protected strategic rear, including cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg, is now obsolete. Ukrainian long-range drones, referred to as 'long-range sanctions,' have effectively targeted Russian infrastructure, including an oil refinery in Siberia, establishing a new reality where no major Russian oil refinery remains untouched.
While Ukraine successfully defends against drone swarms and cruise missiles, they struggle against Russian ballistic missiles, which require Patriot interceptors. Zelenskyy highlighted that the US has not provided enough interceptors, nor allowed Ukraine to produce them, or permitted European countries to purchase and supply them.
Challenging NATO, Zelenskyy questioned why they would exclude a country with advanced defensive capabilities. He stressed Ukraine's world-leading drone warfare capabilities and offered this expertise to partners through the 'drone deal initiative,' which includes co-production and fast-tracked access to critical infrastructure protection and air defense.
Zelenskyy differentiated Ukraine's war from Putin's, stating Ukraine fights for defense and independence, not geopolitics or pleasure. He asserted that Russia's goal is to conquer and erase Ukraine, while Ukraine, through its defense sector and military production, raises the cost for Russia, increasing chances for peace.
Zelenskyy emphasized Europe's urgent need for its own anti-ballistic missile production capabilities, specifically referencing Patriot systems. He underlined that current Patriot production cannot meet growing demands and urged support for Ukraine's efforts to obtain production licenses from American partners.
The video revisits Donald Trump's past actions, including his decision to remove sanctions against Turkey for purchasing Russian defense systems, expressing 'no concerns at all about anything' related to Turkey. Trump also stated that Ukraine 'doesn't affect' the United States.
The broadcast highlights Trump's past threat to annex Greenland, claiming it should be controlled by the United States due to its strategic importance amidst Chinese and Russian naval presence. He also suggested removing US soldiers from Europe, stating Europe has changed and must be cautious with immigration and energy, otherwise "you're not going to have a Europe anymore."