US EditionUS to send refurbished Patriot air defense system from Israel to Ukraine: New York TImes
- The United States intends to deliver a refurbished Patriot missile system, previously operated by Israel, to Ukraine in summer 2025 to strengthen Kyiv’s air defense capabilities.
- This transfer follows repeated Ukrainian requests for more air defense amid missile shortages and increasing Russian attacks since early 2023.
- Ukraine currently operates eight Patriot systems, six functional, with additional complexes promised by Germany, Italy, Romania, and others.
- The ninth Patriot system from Israel, an old model undergoing overhaul, is expected this summer to raise Ukraine's total to ten systems as reported by U.S. Officials.
- This move aims to strengthen Ukraine's ability to protect major cities like Kyiv against escalating Russian missile and drone strikes.
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Washington could be laying the groundwork for a pivot to Ukraine
The NewsThe US appeared ready to expand its support for Ukraine amid signs of growing frustration with Moscow in Washington.American officials told The New York Times that a Patriot air-defense system currently in Israel will be refurbished and dispatched to Ukraine, while the White House has prepared options for President Donald Trump to ramp up economic pressure on Russia, Bloomberg reported.Signs of a possible pivot came after Washington agre…
New Patriot is on its way to Ukraine: Marking a shift in US Ukraine policy
There are signs of fraternization between Ukraine and the United States. Another Patriot system is now on its way to Ukraine after the United States blocked all shipments of weapons earlier this year.
Allies seek deal on more Patriots for Kyiv before NATO summit, source says
BERLIN - Ukraine's western allies are in discussions about supplying additional Patriot air defence systems to Kyiv and are aiming to reach an agreement before a NATO summit at the end of June, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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