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Zelensky Urges Urgent Air Defense Aid Amid Intensified Russian Strikes

2/16/2026

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Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president, said on February 15, 2026, that Kyiv expects air-defense-focused aid after Munich Security Conference discussions.
Zelensky stressed missile support is urgently needed to deter Russian attacks intensified this winter.
In the past day, Russian strikes killed three people and injured 15.
Over the past week, Russia launched approximately 1,300 drones and 1,200 guided bombs.
Trilateral peace talks are set for February 17–18 in Geneva.

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Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president, said on February 15, 2026, that Kyiv expects air-defense-focused aid after Munich Security Conference discussions.
Zelensky stressed missile support is urgently needed to deter Russian attacks intensified this winter.
In the past day, Russian strikes killed three people and injured 15.
Over the past week, Russia launched approximately 1,300 drones and 1,200 guided bombs.
Trilateral peace talks are set for February 17–18 in Geneva.