Next week, Ukraine will work with its partners on strengthening air defense, among other issues. This was announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky in an evening video address, according to Ukrinform.

Today, we’re talking about the long-awaited news of the arrival of Canada’s NASAMS air defense system in Ukraine. After nearly two years of red tape, this $289 million defense package has finally landed,

French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a letter of intent for the provision of French fighter jets and air defense systems.

Ukraine's government has authorised energy, communications and transport companies to purchase and use air defence equipment to improve their effectiveness in combating Russian air attacks, defence minister Denys Shmyhal said on Wednesday.

Zelenskyy said he is confident that Kyiv and Washington could soon agree on key steps to end the war with Russia, as a Ukrainian delegation heads to the United States for fresh talks.

The United States recently approved a potential sale of upgraded Patriot missile systems to Ukraine. As part of the $105 million proposal, Kyiv would be able to improve its existing air defense launchers to the newest configuration.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who signed the document with French President Emmanuel Macron, called it “a historic deal” at a joint news conference at the Elysée presidential palace.

Zelenskyy and Macron sign a 10-year defence agreement, marking a major boost to Ukraine’s military capabilities.

Russian drones and missiles attacked districts of Kyiv early on Saturday, killing one person and injuring 11, officials said, with explosions and falling drone debris triggering fires.