The President of Ukraine, Zelensky, accused European countries of delays in delivering anti-aircraft ammunition, which led to devastating Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.

Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, stated that delays in payments to European partners have left the country's air defense system without ammunition, facilitating Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. In an interview with The Financial Times, Zelensky emphasized that PAC-3 missiles, essential for intercepting ballistic missiles, arrived a day late due to an unpaid tranche from the PURL initiative, leaving the vulnerable population exposed to bombardments.

He warned that missile stocks are nearly depleted and openly criticized European allies for this situation. He also mentioned that he is negotiating missile deliveries that should have arrived earlier, highlighting the need for coordinated action between Ukraine and Europe. In the context of these statements, Russia continued its attacks on energy infrastructure, despite discussions of ceasefires.