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Zelenskyy threatens staffing shake-up over delayed Patriot contracts for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv has reached an agreement at the highest political level to purchase Patriot air defense systems, but the deal still has not been carried out. “The wait has gone on too long,” he said.

3 June, 03:28 PM

Russia exploits global Patriot interceptor shortage

Russia is taking advantage of a critical shortage of Patriot missile interceptors to intensify attacks on Ukrainian cities, The Guardian reported on June 2.

2 June, 10:46 PM

Zelenskyy warns prolonged U.S.-Iran war could reduce Patriot supply for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the U.S.-Israel war against Iran could further weaken U.S. support for Kyiv, telling Associated Press that Ukraine needs more Patriot systems to counter Russian strikes on Apr. 5.

5 April, 03:49 PM

U.S. informally asks Poland to redeploy Patriot battery to Middle East

The United States has informally asked Poland to redeploy one of its two Patriot missile batteries to the Middle East, Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita reported on March 31.

31 March, 04:11 PM

Spain to provide five PAC-2 Patriot missiles to Ukraine worth €15M

Spain has pledged to provide Ukraine with five missiles for Patriot air defense systems amid shortages linked to the Middle East war, El Pais reported, citing sources in the Spanish government on March 30.

30 March, 05:07 PM

U.S. admits Iran war could disrupt Ukraine PAC-3 shipments

U.S. officials are now warning allies that military equipment shipments to Ukraine under NATO’s PURL program could soon be diverted to meet U.S. needs in the Iran war, Politico reported on March 27.

27 March, 07:58 PM

Most of Ukraine lacks protection from Russian ballistic missiles – Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said about 80% of the country’s territory remains unprotected from Russian ballistic missiles, speaking in an interview with Tagesschau on Feb. 23.

24 February, 07:52 PM

Germany, partners prepare to send Ukraine additional PAC-3 interceptors

Berlin and several partners are preparing to send additional PAC-3 interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Feb. 20.

20 February, 09:06 PM

U.S. refused licensing anti-air missile production to Europe, Zelenskyy says

The United States decided against licensing localized production of interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems in European countries, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Feb. 17.

18 February, 02:31 AM

Fresh batch of Patriot interceptors mitigated Russia’s ballistic strike on Kyiv

Ukraine’s air defenses shot down 14 of 18 ballistic missiles launched at Kyiv during Russia’s latest major attack, mitigating the damage to the already battered energy infrastructure of the capital, the Air Force said on Jan. 20.

21 January, 12:38 AM

Netherlands to provide €250M for U.S. weapons to bolster Ukraine’s air defenses

The Netherlands will provide €250 million (about $270 million) to purchase U.S. weapons for Ukraine to bolster its defense against Russian airstrikes, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said, according to Sky News on Dec. 1.

1 December 2025, 02:37 PM

U.S. State Department approves $100 million in Patriot upgrades for Ukraine

The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of $105 million in equipment and services to modernize Ukraine’s Patriot air defense systems, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement on Nov. 18.

19 November 2025, 01:33 AM

Ukraine to receive German-promised Patriot systems in coming days — German Aid to Ukraine

Ukraine will receive two Patriot air defense systems promised by Germany in the coming days, the organization German Aid to Ukraine said on Nov. 1.

1 November 2025, 04:35 PM

Patriot system and interceptors from Germany arrive in Ukraine

A Patriot air defense system and additional interceptor missiles supplied by Germany have arrived in Ukraine, The Telegraph reported on July 25. The delivery follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s high-profile announcement to unblock military aid to Kyiv.

25 July 2025, 02:20 PM

Kremlin unexpectedly agrees with Zelenskyy on adding 'more dynamics' to talks

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov agreed negotiations with Ukraine need “more dynamics,” Russian news agency Interfax reported on July 18.

18 July 2025, 05:27 PM

What weapons Trump promised Ukraine and may deliver — Defense Express chief editor Katkov

What U.S. President Donald Trump promised Ukraine and what weapons he could actually provide were discussed by Defense Express editor-in-chief Oleh Katkov in an interview with Radio NV on July 15.

15 July 2025, 04:42 PM

Sweden pledges rapid and substantial military aid to Ukraine

Sweden, together with NATO allies, will continue to contribute to fast and substantial deliveries of military aid to Ukraine, PM Ulf Kristersson wrote on X on July 14.

15 July 2025, 07:55 AM

Germany, Norway prepared to purchase three Patriot batteries for Ukraine

The German government is willing to cover the costs of two U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems on Ukraine’s behalf, with Norway open to purchasing another one, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on July 10.

10 July 2025, 09:39 PM

Kyiv still lobbying to resume air defense supplies from U.S.—Zelenskyy

Ukraine is still negotiating with the United States to resume shipments of Patriot air defense systems and interceptor missiles for them, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on July 7.

8 July 2025, 02:13 AM

Germany offers to pay for Ukraine’s Patriot systems, report says

Berlin has drafted a deal offering to pay the United States for two additional Patriot air defense batteries and interceptors to be delivered to Ukraine, German newspaper Bild reported on July 3.

3 July 2025, 10:36 PM

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