Zelensky Issues Urgent Call for Russian Withdrawal from Ukraine

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President Volodymyr Zelensky has articulated Ukraine's key objectives ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, emphasizing the importance of air defense, European Union membership, energy resilience, and reconstruction efforts. He highlighted the achievement of securing 160 recovery agreements totaling over €10 billion during the Gdańsk conference, aimed at revitalizing infrastructure and bolstering community strength. Zelensky also advocated for the development of anti-ballistic systems and a collaborative European defense manufacturing initiative, as NATO gears up to unveil substantial contracts worth tens of billions. Ukraine is urging its allies to translate support into tangible actions.

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00:00President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sent a clear message ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.

00:05Russia must leave Ukraine.

00:07In his evening address, Zelenskyy said Kiev's top priorities are air defense,

00:12energy resilience, EU accession, and reconstruction.

00:16He announced that Ukraine secured 160 recovery agreements at the Dantsk conference,

00:21worth more than 10 billion euros.

00:24The deals are aimed at rebuilding energy infrastructure,

00:27supporting communities, and preparing the country for winter.

00:31But Zelenskyy said Ukraine's most urgent need remains stronger air defense.

00:36Kiev is seeking anti-ballistic missile systems, interceptors, and long-term European defense production.

00:43NATO Secretary General Mark Ruta says allies are expected to announce tens of billions of dollars

00:48in new defense contracts at the summit.

00:51Zelenskyy said Ukraine has also delivered its message to countries close to Putin.

00:55Peace is possible, but Moscow must act.

00:59His final message was direct.

01:01Russia started this war, and Russia must end it.

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