US Approves $2.1 Billion Patriot Missile Sale to Ukraine

The United States has authorized the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine to bolster the nation’s defenses against ongoing Russian aerial bombardments. The State Department announced the deal for the advanced PAC-3 interceptors, which is valued at $2.1bn (£1.6bn). According to officials, the purchase will be funded entirely by Kyiv’s allies in Canada and Europe. According to the United, Has approved the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, a critically-needed munition for defence against escalating Russian aerial attacks.

While the Patriot system serves as a vital tool for intercepting Russia’s ballistic missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has cautioned that the munitions could take several years to arrive. On Friday, Zelensky reiterated his request for the US to accelerate the transfer of these critical defensive supplies. On Friday night Zelensky repeated his calls for the US to speed up the release of its Patriots – the only effective weapon in downing Russia’s deadly ballistic missiles.