Ukraine has waited nearly a month for US to sign off on Patriot missiles, Zelenskyy says
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is seeking faster approvals as Russian strikes intensify and warns the country needs more interceptor missiles before winter.
- On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced Ukraine has waited nearly a month for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to sign off on critical Patriot and NASAMS missile supplies as Russia escalates attacks on energy infrastructure.
- Tensions between Washington and Kyiv escalated after President Donald Trump announced a diesel deal with Russia and criticized Kyiv for striking Russian refineries, which Trump blamed for raising fuel prices.
- Patriot systems remain the only reliable defense against advanced Iskander-M, Kinzhal, and Zircon missiles; while Starlink access recently returned, the critical interceptor shortage persists as winter approaches.
- Defense Secretary Hegseth claimed the United States wants Ukraine to have the "most possible" interceptors, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted nothing was "being deliberately denied to Ukraine."
- Zelenskiy is pursuing multiple supply channels including Europe to secure 300 interceptors required for winter, and he instructed his team to re-engage Washington regarding the stalled approvals.
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The U.S. Department of State approved the delivery of an important weapon system to Ukraine. But President Selenskyj fears it will only be available after years. He made a proposal to his partners.
The United States has approved the sale of 500 Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine, worth an estimated $2.1 billion. The purchase will be financed by Ukraine's allies, and Kiev could receive them only a few years from now.
The US State Department has approved the sale of 500 Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine, valued at $2.1 billion (around €1.9 billion). The purchase will be fully financed by Ukraine's allies, but deliveries are not expected to begin for several years.
"We ask the United States to find a solution for the immediate" (ANSA)
Berliner Morgenpost
Washington approves important military goods. Delivery after 2030. Selenskyy asks for more rapid assistance for the coming winter.
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