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President Zelensky delivered a statement to mass media representatives in Vilnius regarding defense cooperation with Lithuania.

Vilnius, Vilnius County
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Ukrinform Ukrainska Pravda Kyiv Independent Censor.NET

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Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Zelensky made a statement to mass media representatives following negotiations

Ukrinform → Source tone: uncertain

Zelensky stated that Lithuania provided weapons that stopped Russian convoys during the first days of the full-scale invasion

Ukrinform → Source tone: uncertain

Zelensky highlighted Lithuania's leadership in the coalition on demining efforts in Ukraine

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

There is no pressure from our partners to stop our defence... There is no pressure concerning freezing the conflict. None so far.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

He [Putin] is not going to stop. He wants to occupy us completely.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: likely

Sometimes, [our] partners' uncertainty regarding the result of financial and military assistance to Ukraine and a quick reaction only adds courage and strength to the Russian Federation.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Volodymyr Zelensky stated Ukraine lacks the ability to produce its own modern air defense system.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is currently in short supply of air defense systems.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Zelenskyy noted a global deficit of weapons and empty warehouses, making co-production necessary.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Ukraine has started cooperation on co-production with partners from the United States and European countries.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Zelenskyy confirmed agreements with Lithuania and increased domestic drone production.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:16:59.608Z

Source story: 3811550-ukraine-lithuania-agree-on-joint-defensive-military-equipment-production