Ukraine Russia War | US Clears $2.1 Bn Patriot Deal For Ukraine, Zelenskyy Seeks Faster Delivery
The United States has approved a proposed $2.1 billion deal to supply Ukraine with 500 Patriot PAC-3 interceptor missiles. The purchase will be funded by allies Canada, Germany and Norway, alongside European Union-backed Ukrainian funding. However, delivery timelines remain a major concern, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warning that supplies could take years. Kyiv is pushing for faster deliveries as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian energy and civilian infrastructure ahead of winter, raising urgent concerns over the country's air defence capabilities.
