Zelensky warns: Without US military support, Ukraine will have to retreat

 In an interview with The Washington Post, Zelensky has delivered a bold message to the US Congress, asking him to provide weapons to his country to stop Russia's attacks, otherwise Ukraine will increase its attacks against Russian airports, energy centers and areas other strategic. In the interview, the president of Ukraine has noted that delaying the US Congress in approving a military aid package of 60 billion dollars has cost his country a lot. He said: "If there is no American support, it means that we have no air defense, no Patriot missiles, no electronic warfare equipment and no 155 mm ammunition. It means we will go back, it's going back step by step, in small steps." President Vladimir Putin of Russia (left) and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine When asked if Ukraine lacks receivers and other air defense weapons to protect its cities and infrastructure, Zelensky responded by admitting and confirming saying: "that's true. I don't want Russia to know how many air defense missiles we have, but basically , you're right. Without the support of Congress, we're going to have a serious missile shortage. This is the problem. We're increasing our air defense systems, but it's not enough". President Joe Biden has called on the Republican-led US House of Representatives to support military and financial aid; however, House Speaker Mike Johnson has delayed the issue for several months, citing internal concerns. During their phone conversation on Thursday, Zelensky stressed to Johnson the importance of approving the military aid package. And US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin has urged Congress to approve the increase in the National Security budget requested by Biden to help Ukraine against Russia.../