Ukraine Counting On European Partners’ Support In Funding 500 Patriot Missiles — Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine expects to bring partners on board to help fund the purchase of 500 missiles for Patriot systems, and will try to speed up their receipt through arrangements with partners to swap delivery order priority. As UATV English reports, the head of state shared this while speaking with media in Turkey, commenting on a question about the US's approval of…
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed hope that European partners will assist in financing the acquisition of 500 Patriot missiles for Ukraine's defense system. Speaking in Turkey, Zelenskyy highlighted the urgency of securing this funding, stating that the current quantity of missiles provided by the US is insufficient to adequately protect Ukraine.
He noted that missile deliveries are facing delays, partly due to production complexities, while the US is gradually supplying weapons from its reserves, which he deems inadequate for the protection of Ukrainians. Zelenskyy emphasized that the situation would be even more dire if Ukraine relied solely on US-provided assistance. Despite this, he acknowledged the significance of the US package, suggesting that negotiations could allow for the acquisition of additional missiles from other sources, possibly with repayment terms.
Ukraine remains committed to bilateral discussions with Europe and other nations to secure the necessary funding and support.
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