US greenlights sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
The United States on Friday said it had agreed to sell hundreds of U.S.-made Patriot interceptors to Ukraine, after the country’s president pleaded with Washington to boost his depleted weapons supply.
TL;DR
- The United States will sell hundreds of U.S.-made Patriot interceptors to Ukraine.
- This decision follows President Volodymyr Zelensky's plea for increased weapons supply.
- Patriot interceptors are crucial for Ukraine's air defense against Russia.
- Zelensky had previously accused Washington of delaying weapon deliveries.
- He suggested a political decision may have been made to slow support for Ukraine.