Zelenskyy says Ukraine has agreed on a new Patriot interceptor package—won’t say with whom
The president told the Ukrainian community in the US that a package of interceptor missiles for Patriot systems had been agreed, keeping the partner secret while calling it "an important decision."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed on Friday that US President Donald Trump had granted Ukraine the licences to produce advanced Patriot air defence missiles. This followed a series of reversals on the issue. Kyiv is currently facing a severe shortage of these missiles, which are the only reliable defence against Russia's ballistic missiles.
Speaking to journalists, Zelensky confirmed that Trump had made a "final decision." However, he noted that while Ukraine would receive the production licences, establishing industrial capacity to meet immediate needs would take over a year. The Ukrainian president reiterated his calls for urgent support as the country prepares for the upcoming winter and anticipates potential Russian strikes against its power and heating infrastructure.
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