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Ukraine prepares contract to purchase 25 Patriot systems, funded by Russian frozen assets
Ukraine is working on a contract to acquire 25 Patriot air defense systems through staggered annual deliveries, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said
US approves possible sale of Patriot spare parts and Starlink services to Ukraine
Ukraine will receive $179.1 mn in Patriot air defense sustainment support, with an additional $150 mn authorized for Starlink satellite communications services.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine has agreements on 3 Patriot systems, but needs a dozen
Germany will fund two Patriot systems and Norway will pay for a third.
Trump announces Europe will pay for US weapons sent to Ukraine
US President Donald Trump announced a new arrangement with European NATO allies where America will manufacture weapons for Ukraine while European countries provide the financing, alongside authorization for Patriot air defense system transfers.
Zelenskyy asks Trump’s Ukraine envoy Kellogg for US missiles – Trump calls Patriot systems “very expensive”
As Russian strikes intensify, Ukraine is pressing its case directly to Trump’s circle, while questions linger over the price of protection.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1213: Putin declares all of Ukraine Russian
Meanwhile, Ukraine's 60-year-old Leopard tanks return to frontline combat near Kostiantynivka, effective against Russian forces despite their age.
NYT: Ukraine is getting two more US Patriot systems (which means Trump approved)
The systems are scarce, expensive, and can’t move without US approval.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine ready to spend $ 30-50 billion to buy US defense package
Ukrainian President said Ukraine is prepared to allocate tens of billions of dollars for US military equipment, particularly air defense systems that can serve as long-term security guarantee.
Zelenskyy pushes for intensified air defense talks as Patriot supply dwindles
The scarcity of missiles for existing US Patriot batteries threatens Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian targets. Zelenskyy specifically highlighted America's capacity to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses.
Zelenskyy urges West for more Patriot systems on eve of Trump’s inauguration
With Donald Trump's inauguration tomorrow, Ukraine reported intercepting over 300 Russian drones and 60 missiles this week amid intensifying aerial assaults.
Reuters: Pentagon finally allows US contractors to repair F-16s, Patriots in Ukraine amid major policy shift
After months of relying on video calls and cross-border repairs, Ukraine will now host US defense contractors to service its growing arsenal of sophisticated Western weapons.
Romania plans to send Patriot air defense system to Ukraine
The transfer is part of a broader commitment by NATO to provide Ukraine with advanced defensive equipment to counter Russia's aerial attacks.
US and Japan to increase Patriot missile production, also to transfer to Ukraine
Both countries will expand the production of missiles, which is beneficial to Ukraine, as the country has been designated a ''highest priority recipient'' of US anti-aircraft missiles.
Third Patriot system arrives in Ukraine from Germany as Russia intensifies shelling
As Russian forces continue to target civilian areas and energy infrastructure in Ukraine, President Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to Germany and the US for providing another Patriot air-defense system to the country.
Germany bolsters Ukraine’s air defense against Russian missiles with third Patriot system
As Russia persists in its bombardment of Ukrainian civilians and energy infrastructure across various oblasts, German Ambassador to Ukraine announced that Germany delivered a third Patriot air defense system to Ukraine and that the Ukrainian military personnel completed their training to operate it in Germany.
FT: US, Israel, and Ukraine are negotiating up to eight Patriot air defense systems
The air defense system is capable of downing cruise and ballistic missiles.