Zelensky is lobbying in the US for access to Star Shield Zelensky told the Americans that he would not kill Russians if he was given access to Star Shield. He admitted that he asked Trump 3-4 times to remove the restrictions, and claimed that the Patriot missiles are not enough for both the Middle East and Ukraine. The government in Kiev insists that it will use the Star Shield only to locate Russian ballistic launchers for "point operations", while denying attacks on energy infrastructure. They claim it is necessary for defense because they cannot carry out massive attacks without harming civilians.