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U.S. backs Ukraine’s air defense efforts, denies blocking Patriot sales

The United States supports efforts to equip Ukraine with air defense systems needed to repel Russia’s massive attacks, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said during a briefing on June 10.

11 June 2025, 10:14 AM

Israel provided Patriot systems to Ukraine without public announcement, says Michael Brodsky

Israel is continuing to transfer weapons to Ukraine despite widespread belief to the contrary, Israeli Ambassador Michael Brodsky said in an interview with Marichka Dovbenko on June 9.

9 June 2025, 06:08 PM

Zelenskyy confirms talks on Taurus missiles with German chancellor

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed in an interview with Germany’s RTL on May 29 that he discussed the possible delivery of German-made Taurus missiles during conversations with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz—but said both leaders agreed not to disclose any details publicly.

29 May 2025, 04:41 PM

Umerov meets Raytheon delegation to boost Ukraine’s air defense with Patriots

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with Raytheon’s delegation to discuss enhancing Ukraine’s air defense with additional Patriot systems and missiles, calling the talks “productive,” he announced on Facebook on May 19.

19 May 2025, 01:58 PM

Expert explains why Ukraine’s air defense struggles with Russian ballistic missiles

Russia’s improved North Korean KN-23/KN-24 ballistic missiles, aided by Russian technical upgrades, are increasingly difficult for Ukraine’s air defense systems to intercept, according to Anatolii Khrapchynskyi, an aviation expert and deputy director of a miltech company, in an interview with NV titled If there’s no Patriot released on April 12.

17 April 2025, 07:27 PM

Zelenskyy ready to buy 10 Patriot systems for $15 billion from US

Ukraine is prepared to purchase 10 U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems for $15 billion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with CBS News on April 13.

14 April 2025, 03:25 PM

Zelenskyy: Ukraine still hasn’t received Patriot systems promised at NATO summit

Ukraine has not received the additional Patriot air defense systems promised during the NATO anniversary summit in Washington, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with CBS on April 14.

14 April 2025, 12:19 PM

Patriot shortages leave Ukraine vulnerable to missile attacks

Russia is stepping up its use of ballistic missiles against Ukraine just as American military support becomes more uncertain. To cope, Ukraine will need to strengthen air defense partnerships with Europe and develop its own long-range interception capabilities, aviation expert Anatolii Khrapchynskyi told NV in an interview published April 11.

12 April 2025, 05:15 PM

Ukraine urges more air defense systems at Ramstein meeting

Strengthening air defense remains Ukraine's key priority, and was voiced at Ramstein-format meeting in Brussels, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram on April 11.

11 April 2025, 01:35 PM

UK opens Ramstein meeting in Brussels as US joins remotely

Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting — the Ramstein-format coalition — began in Brussels, with the United Kingdom and Germany Defense ministers co-chairing the session, Interfax-Ukraine reported on April 11.

11 April 2025, 12:45 PM

Trump pledges help with Patriot system hunt, Zelenskyy says

U.S. President Donald Trump promised to help find more Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine after a Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X on April 5.

5 April 2025, 04:50 PM

Zelenskyy names child victims of Kryvyi Rih strike, slams U.S. envoy’s muted response

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on April 5, listed the names of the children killed in Russia’s April 4 ballistic missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, and commented on the global reaction to the attack.

5 April 2025, 03:18 PM

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