Zelensky urges Nato for air defence after Russian strikes

On 7 July 2026, Zelensky said he would press NATO for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes, including a deadly strike on Kyiv that was described as 'ballistic terror'. He said a lack of air defence had prevented Ukraine from stopping the Russian attack. Zelensky also said Ukraine's drone warfare and battlefield experience make it a future NATO powerhouse. Separately, the Netherlands' defence minister said the country has no more weapons to send to Ukraine, and Syrskyi saw no 'qualitative breakthrough' in the conflict.