OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished02:18 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished02:18 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Ukraine’s Zelenskyy praises US over $2.1bn Patriot missile deal but warns it could take years”
“The Ukrainian president called the US decision strong, but added that delivery of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles could take years”
Ukraine praises US Patriot deal but deliveries may take years
Key points
- The US approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine for about $2.1 billion.
- Zelenskyy warned deliveries could begin only in a few years and urged urgent stockpiles now.
- US State Department said the sale will strengthen Ukraine’s air and missile defense capabilities.
- Deliveries are not expected for several years, potentially into the 2030s.
- Ukraine plans to fund the missiles through US Jumpstart and EU-backed financing
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