US clears sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine as Zelensky flags delays
Welcoming the decision, Zelenskyy said the weapons might not arrive in time to protect Ukraine against ongoing Russian attacks.
The US has granted approval for Ukraine to acquire up to 500 advanced Patriot air defence missiles, as President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed concerns about the timely delivery of these interceptors amidst ongoing Russian attacks. The $2.1 billion deal, announced by the Trump administration, includes not only the missiles but also spare parts, logistics and support.
Ukrainian President Zelensky dismissed the possibility of the weapons arriving in time to protect Ukraine from Russian attacks, stating that delivery would only commence in a few years. Despite allegations that the US is delaying Patriot missile shipments, the Pentagon has denied these claims. Ukraine plans to finance the order through contributions from Canada, Germany and Norway under the JUMPSTART programme, along with national funds from the European Union’s Ukraine Support Loan.
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