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U.S. to send monthly Patriot missile interceptors to Ukraine
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U.S. to send monthly Patriot missile interceptors to Ukraine

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed an agreement with the U.S. for monthly deliveries of Patriot missile interceptors.
  • He noted that while the U.S. is a key supplier, the current supply is insufficient to meet Ukraine's needs.
  • Zelenskyy also stated that Ukraine is negotiating with European countries for additional interceptors and previously requested U.S. licenses to produce them domestically.

Ukraine will receive monthly deliveries of Patriot missile interceptors from the United States, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced. This agreement aims to address the critical shortage of these air defense munitions, which Zelenskyy described as a "very complex problem."

Will we receive missiles from them every month? Yes, we have agreed on this.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed an agreement for monthly Patriot missile deliveries from the U.S.

Speaking on the issue, Zelenskyy explained that the U.S. is the primary manufacturer of these interceptors. While acknowledging the U.S. commitment, he stated that the quantity received this year has been less than anticipated. "Will we receive missiles from them every month? Yes, we have agreed on this," Zelenskyy said, highlighting the ongoing efforts to secure these vital defense assets.

Beyond the U.S. supply, Ukraine is actively seeking additional interceptors from European nations. Zelenskyy mentioned ongoing negotiations with countries like Poland, Germany, and Scandinavian nations that possess the necessary missile systems. "I communicate daily with representatives of one or another European state so that Ukraine receives additional missiles, because American shipments alone are not enough," he explained.

I communicate daily with representatives of one or another European state so that Ukraine receives additional missiles, because American shipments alone are not enough.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyZelenskyy discussed Ukraine's efforts to secure more air defense munitions from European allies.

Furthermore, Zelenskyy revealed that he had previously requested licenses from then-U.S. President Joe Biden to allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles domestically. He expressed regret that such licenses were not granted earlier, suggesting that Ukraine could have already been producing these missiles for itself and Europe. "If we had received them then, we would already be producing Patriot interceptor missiles for everyone, including Europe," Zelenskyy stated, lamenting the current reliance on "paperwork" while real missiles are needed on the battlefield.

If we had received them then, we would already be producing Patriot interceptor missiles for everyone, including Europe.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyZelenskyy reflected on a past request for U.S. licenses to domestically produce Patriot missiles.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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