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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that allied supplies of air defence systems and missiles were insufficient as Russia prepares new large-scale attacks.
In his evening address, Zelenskyy called on international partners to accelerate deliveries, saying: ‘Supplies are insufficient. We are trying to accelerate them, and it is important that our partners hear us.’ He urged citizens to remain alert during air raid alerts and to support vulnerable neighbours.
Zelenskyy said a Ukrainian delegation, including Rustem Umerov, Kyrylo Budanov and Davyd Arakhamia, was en route to the United States for talks on security guarantees and a post-war recovery package. He expressed hope that agreements could be signed on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos next week.
The president highlighted ongoing cooperation with the Czech Republic on artillery and drone production, and reiterated the importance of political support from allies. He added that Ukrainian authorities have mobilised tens of thousands of personnel to repair energy infrastructure and maintain municipal services affected by Russian strikes and severe weather.
Zelenskyy also emphasised that upcoming diplomatic efforts should produce concrete results for Ukraine and its partners, including the United States and European nations: ‘Peace is equally needed by everyone; real security is needed by everyone; normal economic development is also needed by everyone.’
The Ukrainian leader made the remarks as Kyiv continues to face Russian attacks and seeks clarity from Washington on Moscow’s stance toward proposed U.S.-backed diplomatic efforts to end the nearly four-year conflict.
U.S. rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, performed to a crowd of 118,000 people in Istanbul on Saturday night, marking his first concert in Europe in more than a decade, despite being barred from performing in several countries over past antisemitic remarks.
Iranian-made Yassin missiles were spotted mounted on Armenian Air Force fighter aircraft during Armenia's latest military parade on Thursday (28 May), drawing attention from defence observers and regional analysts.
The Philippines remains under a "severe threat" from China despite recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to ease tensions, Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Saturday (30 May).
Thai rescuers say five people have been pulled alive from a flooded cave in remote Laos, where seven villagers became trapped after heavy rain cut off access underground.
Russia has recalled its ambassador to Armenia for consultations, citing Yerevan's growing rapprochement with the European Union. The move is seen as the latest sign of deteriorating relations between the longtime allies ahead of Armenia's parliamentary election on 7 June.
South Africa's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered an unexpected setback after the national team failed to depart for Mexico as scheduled on Sunday (31 May) because some players and officials had not yet received their visas.
Five people have died after a mine shaft collapsed during an illegal mining operation in southwestern China, state media reported on Sunday (31 May), just days after the country's deadliest mining disaster in more than a decade claimed at least 82 lives.
Thousands of people gathered across Colombo on Saturday night (30 May) as Sri Lanka's capital came alive with light and colour for Vesak, one of the most important festivals in the Buddhist calendar.
The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) football team retained its Champions League title at Puskás Aréna in Budapest on Saturday night, after overcoming Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a tense 1-1 draw following extra time.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is continuing to spread, with 263 confirmed cases and 43 deaths reported as of 30 May.
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