Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has asked U.S. President Donald Trump for an emergency package of 300 Patriot air-defense missiles ahead of winter. Zelenskyy makes the request in an interview with Axios, according to reports. He says Ukraine’s stockpiles are nearly depleted and that the country cannot adequately defend against Russian ballistic missiles without additional Patriot capacity. The request is framed as an effort to protect Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during the colder months, when attacks can disrupt power supplies and related services. The reporting indicates Zelenskyy is seeking the specific number of missiles—300 Patriot missiles—on an urgent basis before winter begins, rather than through longer-term procurement. The outlets describe the move as part of Ukraine’s broader need to replenish air-defense systems and maintain protection against ongoing Russian missile and strike campaigns.