Zelenskyy Demands Permission to Attack Russian Airfields

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is urging the US and allies to allow Ukraine to attack Russian military airfields in an effort to stop Russian air strikes on Ukrainian cities. Negotiations are underway between the Ukrainian delegation and the USA to identify targets for these attacks.

Heavy fighting continues along the fronts in eastern Ukraine, with shelling reported in the Sumy region. Ukraine urgently awaits additional air defense systems to protect its cities and schools.

Russia, on the other hand, has refused to negotiate territory with Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov suggests that the West may have approved Ukraine's attack on the Kursk region, but motives remain unclear.

Zelenskyy states that there is no reason to negotiate with Putin, as Russia demands Ukrainian territory, but emphasizes that the war must end through dialogue.