Ukraine Receives 12 Patriot Missiles per Month From US, Zelensky Says
- Throughout 2026, Ukraine received only 12 US-made Patriot missiles per month, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky, far below the approximately 150 ballistic missiles Russia launches monthly against the country.
- The ongoing war in the Middle East has negatively impacted military support for Ukraine, Zelensky said, though Ukraine provided assistance to partners in Saudi Arabia and the UAE at their request.
- Zelensky noted that several issues have converged in relations with Washington, including Starlink and intelligence sharing, while warning the 'diesel deal' opens the door for the Russians to take further similar steps.
- Moscow is seeking a broader agreement with NATO and the US, but Zelensky stressed that security guarantee decisions rest with Alliance members and must follow resolution of the war.
- President Zelensky warned that Russia could propose an 'economic marriage' to America built on energy deals, cautioning that such an arrangement might not benefit Washington in the long run.
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Ukraine will receive an average of 12 missiles per month from the United States for its Patriot air defense systems this year, while it should intercept about 150 ballistic missiles per month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters on Wednesday, according to a report by the Ukrainska Pravda news portal.
Ukraine is receiving an average of 12 missiles per month for Patriot air defense systems from the United States through 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, highlighting the difficulties in securing the ammunition needed to defend against Russian ballistic missile attacks. According to the Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform, Zelensky said that a large part of the weapons purchased from the United States are financed by European countr…
This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelensky in a press conference, stating that the Purl program includes many different things: 20mm bullets for the F-16, Himars, as well as Patriot and Aim.
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