Jammu, April 20 -- Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky made an impassioned plea to NATO defence ministers on Friday, urging them to strengthen military support for his country's battle against Russian aggression. Addressing the ministers in Brussels via video link, Zelensky questioned whether NATO considers Ukraine as a true ally or not.

Highlighting how Ukraine is defending itself from Russian attacks without adequate air defenses, Zelensky asked NATO to supply at least seven additional air defence systems to help address this shortcoming. He noted that stronger air protection can significantly change the course of the conflict and save countless lives. The president's comments came hours after deadly Russian drone and missile strike...