Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy waiting to greet US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, prior to their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy waiting to greet US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, prior to their meeting in Kyiv on May 14, 2024.
  • Ukraine's president told Reuters that the West always gives it weapons a year after it needs them.
  • Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the West needs to be more involved in the war and shoot down Russian missiles.
  • Delays in US weapons deliveries have left Ukraine struggling to fight back, one expert said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the country's Western allies always give it weapons one year after it actually needs them.