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Zelensky Urges European Leaders for Enhanced Air Defense Amid Russian Strikes

4/15/2026

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Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president, urged European leaders to boost air defense amid Russian strikes.
Civilian casualties include an eight-year-old boy in Cherkasy and a woman in Zaporizhzhia.
Zelensky secured military support from Germany and Norway totaling over 13 billion euros.
Russia warned European drone production for Ukraine could escalate tensions and target facilities.
Ukraine's military has recaptured nearly 50 square kilometers but faces dwindling air defense resources and financial constraints.

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Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president, urged European leaders to boost air defense amid Russian strikes.
Civilian casualties include an eight-year-old boy in Cherkasy and a woman in Zaporizhzhia.
Zelensky secured military support from Germany and Norway totaling over 13 billion euros.
Russia warned European drone production for Ukraine could escalate tensions and target facilities.
Ukraine's military has recaptured nearly 50 square kilometers but faces dwindling air defense resources and financial constraints.