What Happened
US Partners And Allies Fund Defense Boost For Ukraine
The US State Department has approved a possible $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine, funded entirely by US partners and allies. The sale is seen as a significant boost to Ukraine’s air defense capabilities, and is part of a broader effort by the US and its allies to support Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized the importance of Patriot missile interceptors in shooting down Russian missiles and drones targeting the country’s cities. The sale was reported by The Hill.