Ukraine "Simply Cannot Wait" For More Air Defence: NATO Chief

"Delays in delivery of air defences will allow Russian missiles to hit more targets and delays in delivery of ammunition will allow Russia to press along the front line," Mr Stoltenberg said.

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday said Ukraine "simply cannot wait" for more air defences as Kyiv pleads with Western allies to step up deliveries to stave off Russia's attacks.

"Delays in delivery of air defences will allow Russian missiles to hit more targets and delays in delivery of ammunition will allow Russia to press along the front line," Stoltenberg said.

"Ukraine simply cannot wait. It needs air defences, ammunition and aid now."