Ukraine running out of countries willing to provide missiles
Ukraine has almost run out of countries willing and able to provide missiles for Patriot air defense systems, while Kyiv has not received a license to produce them domestically, Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak said in an interview with Radio NV on Aug. 6.
According to Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak, Ukraine is running dangerously low on countries willing to supply missiles for its Patriot air defense systems. The United States and Japan produce these missiles, with a total annual output of around 800 missiles. However, Zhelezniak claims that there are few countries left with stocks willing to share them.
Neither Greece, Germany, nor Japan have shown interest. Ukraine is also doubtful of its ability to quickly develop its own ballistic missile defense capability, as it would require producing highly precise and unique components. Despite optimistic statements after a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine did not receive a license to produce Patriot missiles or additional missiles.
The U.S. president rejected Zelenskyy's request for several hundred more interceptor missiles during their meeting in the Oval Office. Zelenskyy discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defenses with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, suggesting that reduced missile deliveries could be a form of political pressure. Trump had initially promised a license for Ukraine to produce PAC-3 interceptors, but later clarified that no agreement had been reached.
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