As long as Patriot missiles remain in our allies' stockpiles, Russia is only encouraged to keep 'vanquishing' residential buildings. The United States and Europe have enough strength to stop this terror.
On the recordJuly 6, 2026
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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npr.orgEditor's note · Context
Commenting on the need for more air defense support.
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