Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has emphasized the need for US military support during an interview with a US broadcaster. On Tuesday, he signed a bill to enforce conscription more strictly in light of a shortage of soldiers on the front lines.
US public broadcaster PBS aired the interview with the Ukrainian president on Monday.
Zelenskyy spoke about the destruction of the biggest thermal power plant in the Kyiv region by Russian strikes last Thursday. He said that out of the 11 missiles headed toward it, the first seven were intercepted, but the four remaining missiles destroyed the plant.
PBS quoted him as saying that was because "we had zero missiles. We ran out of all missiles."
Regarding stalled discussions in the US Congress about additional military aid to Ukraine, Zelenskyy responded, "I can tell you, frankly, without this support, we will have no chance of winning."
Meanwhile, Zelenskyy on Tuesday signed into law a bill revising military mobilization rules to help ease a shortage of soldiers on the front lines.
Under the law, men aged 18 through 60 are required to update their personal data with the military within 60 days and always carry proof of registration.
The law is aimed at preventing people from avoiding the draft in case of additional mobilization in the future.