Ukraine to seek allies’ help to boost air defences, says Zelenskyy

Russian servicemen attend a combat training for assault units in an undisclosed location. Picture: Russian defence ministry press service/AP

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he will again call on allies to boost its air defences at this week’s meeting in Germany, as US President-elect Donald Trump takes over later this month with a vow to end the almost three-year war quickly.

Mr Zelenskyy said dozens of partner countries will participate in the meeting of the Ramstein group at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Thursday, “including those who can help boost our capabilities not only to defend against missiles but also against guided bombs and Russian aviation”.