Ukraine and Germany Sign Defense Deals Including Thousands of IRIS-T Missiles: Zelenskyy Warns Russia Will Feel Consequences of Infrastructure Strikes
Ukraine and Germany signed a series of defense agreements that include thousands of IRIS-T missiles and interceptor drones. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine’s battlefield successes give it a firm position in diplomacy, and that Russia must stop striking Ukrainian infrastructure or feel the consequences itself, UATV English reports, citing President’s conversation with journalists.
Under the agreements, Ukraine will also receive HENSOLDT tactical radars for tracking targets, along with precision-guided artillery shells. The deals provide for purchasing the latest Quantum Systems interceptor drones and for localizing production of Ukrainian drones in Germany to meet the needs of Ukraine’s National Guard. The two sides signed 15 agreements in all, adding up to more than €8.5 billion, alongside a new German aid package of more than €1.3 billion.
Speaking to journalists, Zelenskyy said the Ukrainian military’s successful actions at the front are what allow Ukraine to speak from a position of strength in diplomacy.
“There is not enough pressure on Russia. Our actions at the front are successful enough that they allow us to speak in the diplomatic field. Russia’s desire for peace is not enough,” Zelenskyy said.
He said U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff had written that Washington wants to organize meetings quickly, and stressed that Russia, not only Ukraine, must support them.
Zelenskyy said Russia is continuing to hit bridges and data centers and wants further escalation. He said Ukraine will respond, but does not use terrorist methods.
“We always say we are not terrorists. He must stop the war and stop hitting our logistics. If our bridges fall, we will find a way out of this situation. But his people will feel it as well,” Zelenskyy said.
He said Russia is also openly striking communications infrastructure, which he suggested is aimed at cutting Ukraine’s internet access, and that continued attacks would inevitably affect Russia.
Zelenskyy said Russia brought in hundreds of thousands of munitions from North Korea to cover shortfalls at the front, in exchange for sharing military technology. He said the shortage arose because Ukraine had destroyed Russian supply chains.
“North Korea provided artillery to Russia, hundreds of thousands of shells, because we destroyed Russian supply chains and they had a deficit. At this important moment, North Korea helped. Russia is sharing all its technologies in exchange,” Zelenskyy said.
The remarks follow Zelenskyy’s earlier statements that North Korea sent between 30,000 and 50,000 troops to Russia, and that Russia holds up to 700 ballistic missiles and produces 130 to 140 more every month.
Read also: From “Bars” To Small Missiles: Zelenskyy Explains How Ukraine Will Strengthen Defense Against Russian Attacks
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