NATO leaders have pointed out that Russia has been testing the alliance’s readiness by violating the airspace of Poland and the Baltic countries, while Kyiv believes its experience with aerial defence would be an asset.

“Ukraine proposes to Poland and all our partners to build a joint fully reliable shield against Russian aerial threats,” Zelenskyy said in a video address to the Warsaw Security Forum.

He added, “This is possible. Ukraine can counter all kinds of Russian drones and missiles and if we act together in the region we will have enough weapons and production capacity.”

When asked about U.S. President Donald Trump, Zelenskyy remarked that Trump’s position on Ukraine and European security has evolved.

He noted, “As of today the stance of President Trump in my view is truly balanced and supports Ukraine’s stance, although undoubtedly he wants to remain and be a mediator between us and Russia in order to end this war.”