US EditionZelenskiy Says Ukraine Has Secured Three Patriot Systems, Looking to Finance Seven More
KYIV CITY MUNICIPALITY, KYIV CITY REGION, JUL 25 – Ukraine secured three U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems and is negotiating seven more to counter frequent Russian ballistic missile attacks, officials said.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on July 24, 2025, that Ukraine has secured confirmation for three Patriot missile defense systems and seeks funding for seven more.
- This development follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s mid-July declaration of a collaborative effort supported by NATO and the EU, in which member countries would acquire U.S. weapons systems, such as the Patriots, to supply Ukraine.
- Germany confirmed providing two Patriot systems and Norway one, while Ukraine is actively working with Dutch partners to secure additional systems.
- Zelenskiy stated, "This agreement is in place," highlighting ongoing efforts, and noted the urgency to fund all ten requested systems, with each system costing over $1 billion.
- These Patriot systems are critical for intercepting Russian ballistic missiles targeting Ukrainian cities, and securing ten systems would strengthen Ukraine’s air defense capabilities significantly.
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Currently, NATO is actively consulting on the provision of additional Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine.
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The weapons systems come from Germany and Norway. However, a precise timetable was not mentioned.
Allies have already promised to deliver three Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine and are trying to find funding for seven more, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday. His American counterpart, Donald Trump, recently announced that he would send billions of dollars worth of American weapons to Ukraine, but that European NATO members would have to pay for them.
According to the Ukrainian president, these systems are essential for the Ukrainian army to halt the Russian advance in the eastern part of the country.
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