Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg Ukraine needs missile defense systems to prevent Russian attacks, APA reports citing BBC.

Zelenskyy said on Twitter: “Had a phone conversation with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. Coordinated positions on the eve of the NATO Summit in Madrid. Stressed the importance of a powerful missile defense system for Ukraine to prevent Russian terrorist attacks.”

Nato leaders, meeting in Madrid for a summit later today, are expected to approve plans to greatly expand the number of troops on high alert to more than 300,000.

Source: Azeri-Press News Agency