# Ukraine in talks with Europe to develop a European air defence system

https://mins.news/en/video/102658

- euronews, 2026-10-16 06:51 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUmObUBBOls

> Ukraine relies on US capabilities but has started discussions with Europe about developing a European air defence system, Ihor Zhovkva, deputy head of the Ukrainian president’s office, said as questions grow over Washington’s support for Kyiv.

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