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Zelensky: Ukraine Waiting Nearly a Month for US Sign-Off on Patriot Missiles

The Ukrainian president urged Washington to speed up delivery of ally-funded air defense missiles ahead of winter to counter Russian strikes.

Volodymyr Zelensky leaving 10 Downing Street in London, 2020
Volodymyr Zelensky leaving 10 Downing Street in London, 2020 · Photo: President.gov.ua · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Ukraine has been waiting nearly a month for United States approval to transfer missiles for Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. According to reports by The Jerusalem Post and Romanian broadcaster Digi24, Zelensky urged the American administration to accelerate deliveries ahead of the winter season.

According to Digi24, the shipment is awaiting authorization from US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, even though the missiles have already been funded by Kyiv's NATO allies under a joint procurement program. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the missile stocks are urgently needed to counter Russian aerial strikes, particularly to intercept ballistic missiles.

Further details regarding the timeline for approval from the US administration have not yet been released.

Sources: Jerusalem Post — front page, Digi24

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