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Zelensky Calls for European Ballistic Missile Defense Within Year

4/20/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 19 that Europe needs its own ballistic-missile defense.
Ukraine is engaging with several countries to develop this system.
Current options, like the U.S. Patriot system, have limited ability to intercept Russian ballistic missiles.
Zelensky urged creating a European anti-ballistic missile defense within a year.
Fire Point is exploring partnerships to develop a new air defense by 2027 as a Patriot alternative.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 19 that Europe needs its own ballistic-missile defense.
Ukraine is engaging with several countries to develop this system.
Current options, like the U.S. Patriot system, have limited ability to intercept Russian ballistic missiles.
Zelensky urged creating a European anti-ballistic missile defense within a year.
Fire Point is exploring partnerships to develop a new air defense by 2027 as a Patriot alternative.