Washington and its allies intend to take new steps to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities, US President Joe Biden said in a statement released by the White House press service, Paralel.Az reports.

"This week, I will be welcoming President Zelensky and NATO leaders to Washington D.C., and I will be meeting with President Zelensky to make clear our support for Ukraine is unshakeable. Together with our allies, we will be announcing new measures to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses," Biden said.

According to the US President, "is critical that the world continues to stand with Ukraine."