Patriot is important step in creating air shield over Ukraine - Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy said this at a joint press conference with Biden.

"I’m coming back home with great news. Today, President Biden announced a new package of military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of about 2 billion dollars. And the strongest element of this package is the Patriot complex - something that will significantly strengthen our air defense. This is an important step in creating an effective air shield for Ukraine. This is the only way we will deprive the terrorist state of its main instrument of terror - the ability to attack our cities, our energy, and our people," Zelenskyy said.

• Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid a visit to Washington on December 21. Ukrainian president claimed he went to the United States "to strengthen the stability and defense capabilities of Ukraine." The Ukrainian president will also address the US Congress and hold a series of bilateral meetings.

• On December 21, the U.S. announced a new $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine and an additional $850 million in aid. The aid package includes the Patriot air defense system.