U.S. approves a proposed $2.1 billion sale of Patriot interceptors to Ukraine after alleged holdup

The Trump administration said Friday that it has approved a proposed $2.1 billion sale of Patriot air defense interceptors for Ukraine after Kyiv had accused the Pentagon of delaying delivery of the vital munition needed to stop Russian ballistic missiles.

U.S. approves a proposed $2.1 billion sale of Patriot interceptors to Ukraine after alleged holdup

TL;DR

  • The Trump administration approved a $2.1 billion sale of Patriot air defense interceptors for Ukraine.
  • Kyiv had previously accused the Pentagon of delaying the delivery of these vital munitions.
  • The interceptors are needed to stop Russian ballistic missiles.