00:00Ukraine's urgent need for stronger air defense will be high on the agenda at this week's NATO
00:06summit in Ankara, Turkey, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
00:11Her remarks came after a fresh wave of Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv that killed
00:18at least 12 people.
00:21The attack came days after similar Russian strikes killed 31 people.
00:25In response, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky urged NATO leaders to take stronger decisions
00:31to strengthen the country's defenses.
00:34He said a shortage of interceptor missiles continues to hamper Ukraine's ability to protect civilians
00:40after Russia launched 68 missiles and 351 drones in its latest overnight barrage.
00:47The attacks come ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara from July 7 to 9, where U.S. President Donald
00:53Trump is expected to meet Zelensky as part of renewed efforts to advance peace talks.
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