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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has urgently appealed for more weapons to prevent a potentially disastrous situation in Europe. Speaking at an international conference in Germany, Zelensky stressed that an artificial shortage of weapons would only benefit Russia. He explained that Ukrainian troops have been running out of ammunition due to delay in US support caused by Trump's supporters in Congress. Zelensky expressed his willingness to tour the front lines with former President Donald Trump, stating that he is prepared to go to war, not just for show on Instagram. The Ukrainian president delivered this speech while marking the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine at the Munich Security Conference, which is attended by global leaders and defense officials. This address coincided with Ukrainian troops withdrawing from Avdiivka, a significant city in eastern Ukraine, marking a significant military victory for Russia. Zelensky acknowledged this setback but emphasized that Ukraine's efforts are limited by the shortage of weapons, particularly artillery and long-range capabilities, enabling Putin to adapt to the current intensity of the war. He added that Ukraine has proven its ability to push Russia back and reclaim its land. Zelensky also warned that if the Western world does not confront Putin, he will make the next few years catastrophic for many other countries. He challenged the audience at the conference, asking why Putin is still able to continue the war instead of inquiring about when it will end. Ukraine heavily relies on weapons supplies from the US and its Western allies to combat Russia, a much stronger military force with abundant artillery ammunition. Although the US Senate approved a considerable foreign aid package of $95 billion ($75 billion) this week, including $60 billion for Ukraine, it faces obstacles in the House of Representatives where loyal Republican members to Trump may not pass the measure.