President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Ukraine’s allies to accelerate military support and sanctions against Russia, warning that delays could prolong the war.
“We need more and be as quick as possible,” he said in an interview with The Guardian on Monday, referring to sanctions pressure. “I think we are very close that Russia will decide.”
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He called for stronger coordination between the UK and Europe on sanctions policy, including tighter restrictions on Russia’s economy.
“Of course we need more pressure,” Zelensky said. “If we continue such steps… I think they will be closer to peace.”
He also urged expanded investment in Ukraine’s military capabilities, particularly air defense.
“We need anti-ballistic systems,” he said. “UK doesn’t have it, NATO doesn’t have enough. We need to work on it together.”
Zelensky stressed that Ukraine’s battlefield experience is now a strategic asset for its partners.
“There is no price of this experience,” he said. “It’s not about money, it’s about people’s lives. We will share this priceless information.”
On NATO membership, he said Ukraine’s inclusion would strengthen the alliance itself.
“To have Ukraine in NATO, it’s in the interest of NATO,” he said.
Air defense gaps
The development comes as Ukraine’s military leadership continues to warn of critical air defense gaps.
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