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Zelenskiy Says Ukraine Has Secured Three Patriot Systems, Looking to Finance Seven More
KYIV CITY MUNICIPALITY, KYIV CITY REGION, JUL 25 – Ukraine secured three U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems and is negotiating seven more to counter frequent Russian ballistic missile attacks, officials said.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on July 24 that Ukraine has secured three Patriot missile systems from partners.
- This followed a U.S.-led NATO and EU-backed initiative, announced earlier this month, to provide Ukraine with advanced air defense weapons amid ongoing conflict.
- Germany confirmed supplying two Patriot systems, Norway one, while Ukraine is working with the Netherlands to obtain up to seven more systems to strengthen defense.
- Zelensky revealed that Ukraine has requested ten Patriot missile systems and highlighted the need for $40 billion in funding for next year, in addition to $25 billion required for the production of missiles, drones, and electronic warfare equipment.
- The expanded Patriot deployment aims to improve Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian ballistic missiles, suggesting ongoing international support and funding efforts will remain critical.
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Currently, NATO is actively consulting on the provision of additional Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine.
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The weapons systems come from Germany and Norway. However, a precise timetable was not mentioned.
Allies have already promised to deliver three Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine and are trying to find funding for seven more, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday. His American counterpart, Donald Trump, recently announced that he would send billions of dollars worth of American weapons to Ukraine, but that European NATO members would have to pay for them.
According to the Ukrainian president, these systems are essential for the Ukrainian army to halt the Russian advance in the eastern part of the country.
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