Ukraine's Zelensky: "Please Support Just 1% of NATO's Tanks and Aircraft"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Seomideum] Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, appealed for NATO to provide just 1% of its aircraft and tanks.

On the 27th (local time), according to the New York Times (NYT) and others, Zelensky said in a video speech posted on his social media that "We only need 1% of the aircraft and 1% of the tanks that NATO forces possess."

He emphasized, "These are things covered in dust in the warehouses of our partners," adding, "We have not demanded more, and we are not demanding more now, but we have already been waiting for 31 days."

He went on to urge European leaders to show even a little of the courage demonstrated by the residents of Mariupol, criticizing the lack of support in the fight against Russia.

President Zelensky has previously requested fighter jet support from NATO, but the United States has refused, citing the risk of escalation.

President Zelensky also condemned Russia for committing a 'crime against history,' pointing out the death of a 96-year-old Ukrainian survivor of the Holocaust committed by the Nazi regime in Germany on the 18th, who died due to Russian shelling.

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