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“Trump clears $2.1 bn Patriot missile deal for Ukraine after Zelenskyy tensions: Is his Ukraine policy changing?”
“The US has approved a $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine after weeks of tensions between Trump and Zelenskyy. Allies will help finance the purchase, but delivery delays remain a concern as Kyiv seeks protection from Russian attacks. What does this mean for US policy on Ukraine?”
Trump clears $2.1B Patriot missile sale to Ukraine
Key points
- The U.S. approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Kyiv.
- Estimated cost of the deal is $2.1 billion, per State Department.
- Deliveries are not expected until the early 2030s due to production timelines.
- Ukraine will pay via donations from Canada, Germany and Norway through JUMPSTART.
- The sale signals continued military support for Kyiv despite tensions with Zelenskiy.
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