{
  "id": 2812384,
  "title": "Zelenskyy asked for more Patriot missiles, former US vice president says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/zelenskyy-asked-for-more-patriot-missiles-former-us-vice-president",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T15:09:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Politico EU",
    "slug": "politico-eu",
    "url": "https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/23/zelenskyy-ukraine-pence-patriot-missiles-01046842"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy requested approximately 5 percent of the United States' remaining Patriot missile inventory during a meeting with former Vice President Mike Pence, as reported by Pence in an interview on CNN's \"State of the Union.\" Pence stated that Zelenskyy anticipated Russia's President Vladimir Putin would target Ukraine's energy infrastructure as winter approached, aiming to create a deep freeze for Ukrainians. Pence believes that providing this equipment would help Ukraine endure the winter months. However, the U.S. has been facing a shortage due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, and production isn't a quick fix. Pence suggested that South Korea could rebuild its alliance with the U.S. by offering its advanced interceptors, which could be deployed in Ukraine or the Middle East. He also praised President Trump for his actions against Iran and believed that the U.S. and Israel would have to act soon to complete the task. Pence advised against a trade war with Canada, urging Trump to negotiate instead, hoping for the best outcome for American families and the economy.",
  "summary": "During a visit to Kyiv, Mike Pence told reporters Ukraine is “winning the war,” but concerns are growing as winter approaches.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}