Zelensky: Ukraine and the US Reach Agreement on "Patriot" Missile Supply
Xinhua News Agency, Kyiv, August 8 - According to a report by the Ukrainian National News Agency on the 8th, during his visit to Serbia, Ukrainian President Zelensky stated at a press conference with Serbian President Vucic that Ukraine and the United States have reached an agreement on the supply of "Patriot" air defense system interceptors, but it is still difficult to meet Ukraine's air defense needs.
Zelensky said, "The United States will provide Ukraine with 'Patriot' interceptors every month, and we have reached a relevant agreement." He did not disclose the specific number of missiles to be supplied but emphasized that even with regular missile supplies, it would still not fully meet the needs of Ukraine's air defense system. He pointed out that the number of interceptors received by Ukraine in 2026 will be less than that in 2025.
According to the Ukrainian News Agency, Zelensky stated at a joint press conference in June in Kyiv with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg that due to the conflict in the Middle East, the actual number of "Patriot" interceptors received by Ukraine is far lower than the number promised by partner countries.
Ukrainian President Zelensky announced an agreement with the United States regarding the supply of Patriot missiles during a press conference in Serbia on August 8, 2023. He stated that while the U.S. will provide these missiles monthly, the supply will not meet Ukraine's air defense requirements. Zelensky emphasized that the number of missiles expected in 2026 will be lower than in 2025, citing ongoing conflicts affecting deliveries.
- Ukraine and the U.S. have agreed on the supply of Patriot missiles.
- The exact number of missiles supplied was not disclosed.
- The supply will not fully meet Ukraine's air defense needs.
- The number of missiles received in 2026 will be less than in 2025.
- The actual number of missiles received has been lower than promised due to conflicts in the Middle East.