Moscow on Thursday launched a powerful intercontinental ballistic missile during its attack on Ukraine, according to Kyiv's air force.
"Today, more details have been revealed about the new missile that Russia used to strike Dnipro," Zelensky said in his nightly video address on Friday.
"These details will be shared with international journalists and media because the world must know the truth," he added, accusing Russia of "constantly escalating" the war against his country.
"In response, Ukraine’s Minister of Defense, under my directive, is already meeting with partners to secure advanced air defense systems—systems capable of protecting lives against these new threats," Zelensky announced.
"When a country starts using other nations not only as targets for terror but also as testing grounds for its new missiles through acts of terror, it is undoubtedly an international crime," he declared in his message.
He urged the world to "respond firmly and decisively so that" Russian President Vladimir Putin "fears expanding this war and faces real consequences for his actions."
"True peace can only be achieved through strength—there is no other way," Zelensky also said.
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Source: IAR, PAP, Reuters, Ukrinform