NASAMS is a Norwegian-developed air defense system, which is used in Washington to protect the White House and U.S. Capitol. Reports say the U.S. has bought a system for Ukraine
* Zelensky will warn G7 leaders Monday that they cannot delay weapons deliveries
* His forces are outgunned by Russian troops in the east of Ukraine
* It also emerged that the U.S. has bought an advanced missile defense system
* The Norwegian NASAMS would provide medium to long-range defense
The U.S. is to announce that it has bought an advanced surface-to-air missile system for Ukraine, according to several reports, as President Volodomyr Zelensky continues to urge more help for his country as it battles heavy Russian attacks in the Donbas region.
Zelensky used a video address to G7 leaders meeting in Germany to repeat his warnings that delays in delivering military aid would only embolden Russia in its attacks.
And he asked world leaders for urgent help to end the war by winter, according to diplomatic sources.
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White House National Security Adviser Says US Preparing To Send Advanced Air Defense Systems To Ukraine
US preparing to send advanced air defense system to Ukraine -- The Hill
US to send Ukraine air defence missiles -- CNA/AFP
US to announce purchase of medium- to long-range surface-to-air missile defense system for Ukraine -- CNN
U.S. likely to announce this week purchase of missile defense system for Ukraine - source -- Reuters