Zelenskyy Says Trump Has Decided to Grant Ukraine Patriot License
Trump told Zelenskyy the United States will authorize local Patriot missile production as Ukraine seeks more interceptors for air defense.
- On Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that President Trump confirmed a final decision to grant Ukraine a license for domestic Patriot missile production.
- Trump previously promised the license at a 2026 NATO summit in Ankara, though he later signaled hesitation in July, stating, "But it's a hard thing to give away that kind of technology."
- Kyiv has long pushed for domestic production to bolster defenses against Russian ballistic missiles, as The Patriot system provides advanced coverage within a range of around 15 to 20 km.
- Earlier this week in New York, Zelenskyy and Trump discussed these steps at the United Nations General Assembly, where Trump said, "We'll show them how to do it."
- Technical teams continue working on launching Patriot interceptor production in Ukraine, as Zelenskyy noted on Tuesday they also discussed "de-escalatory steps that can open up the way to diplomacy.
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Zelenskyy says Trump made ‘final decision’ on giving Ukraine Patriot missile licence — what it means for Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says US President Donald Trump has made a “final decision” to allow Ukraine to obtain licences to produce Patriot interceptor missiles domestically. The move could strengthen Kyiv’s air-defence capabilities amid a shortage of interceptors.
Zelensky Says Trump Made 'Final Decision' To Give Ukraine Patriot Licence
Zelenskyy says Trump made 'final decision' to give Ukraine Patriot licence
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday (Sep 25) said US President Donald Trump told him he would allow Ukraine to produce advanced Patriot air defence missiles, after a series of reversals on the issue.Kyiv is facing a shortage of the missiles, needed to counter Russia's increasing drone and
Zelenski confirms that the U.S. will allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptors, crucial to facing Russian missiles. Kiev suffers critical shortages. Day attacks in Kiev leave a young man dead. Zelenski condemns the brutality of Russian bombings, while Ukraine seeks technological solutions.
Surprising turn or an approaching further disappointment for Ukraine? According to Ukrainian leader Selenskyy, Trump has agreed to grant Kiev a license for the production of Patriot type interceptor missiles. Previously, the US president had aroused false expectations in July.
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