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Ukraine asks USA for winter aid package; they to consider it – Zelenskyy

Ukraine has asked the United States for a winter support package for Patriot missiles, and the United States will consider providing this package, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.

Ukraine asks USA for winter aid package; they to consider it – Zelenskyy

Ukraine has requested a winter support package for Patriot missiles from the United States, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stating that Washington will consider providing this aid. The Ukrainian leader emphasized the need to prepare for winter, should it occur during the ongoing conflict. Zelenskyy outlined two primary requests to the United States: delivering a winter package of Patriot missiles and obtaining licenses to manufacture the system, with Raytheon willing to assist in this endeavor.

He also mentioned that he had approached former President Trump to support these efforts, noting that he is supportive of the initiative. Zelenskyy added that the process of obtaining these resources could take anywhere from a year to a year and a half.

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