The key facts

  • Zelensky said there are problems with communications and satellites and plans to seek alternatives with European countries
  • Separately, he said he intends to seek missile supplies for Patriot systems
  • The same day, he announced additional financial aid from the United Kingdom of £10 billion

Statement on communications problems

On October 28, at a press conference with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine is already facing challenges in using communications and satellites. According to him, Kyiv intends to work with countries that have the relevant capabilities on alternative ways to counter risks that may come from other countries. This is reported by Gazeta.Ru citing TASS.

Missiles for Patriot and financial aid

In the same remarks, Zelensky added that he wants to work with other countries on the issue of supplying missiles for Patriot systems. The same day, he said that London would provide Kyiv with additional financial aid of £10 billion.

Context

In October, Politico reportedthat the European Union is trying to persuade Canada and the United Kingdom to increase support for Ukraine in order to reduce the country's budget deficit of €70 billion. Earlier, Zelensky also promised not to strike tankers carrying Russian oil heading to the United States. The publications do not disclose specific details about what exactly the communications risks are or how they are supposed to be addressed.