Ukraine is simultaneously negotiating with several partners to supply air and missile defense systems.

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated this, answering the "European Pravda" questions after negotiations with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

The head of state emphasized that "closing the sky" from missile attacks would be a key factor in guaranteeing security in Ukraine. He expects the fulfillment of their obligations by the two partner states - the USA and Germany.

"Air defense and anti-missile defense are a priority for us. We have started talks, and there is a positive result regarding the supply of (US-Norwegian system) NASAMS and (German) IRIS-T. We expect several systems from Germany but have not yet received any from the U.S. But still, this partially covers the shortage of air defense systems," he said.

However, Ukraine's negotiations are not limited to these two partners. Zelensky added: "In addition, we are determined to work with France and Italy. I am also determined but have not yet heard a positive reaction from Israel."

The President does not count on further expansion of the range of possible suppliers of such systems.

"There are not so many states that can guarantee the closure of the sky with air defence. That is why it is necessary to solve this issue with these five states," he said.

Volodymyr Zelensky separately emphasized that the delayed delivery of air defence systems has resulted in the loss of Ukrainian lives. "But Germany is not guilty that Russia is shelling Ukraine. Only Russia is to blame for this. This must also be clear," the President emphasized.

Earlier, the German ambassador to Ukraine named the terms of delivery of IRIS-T systems to Ukraine. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal insisted on speeding up delivery.

Meanwhile, in August, the Pentagon concluded a contract for two NASAMS batteries for Ukraine.