The US Department of State has approved the sale of Patriot missiles and related equipment to Ukraine for $2.1 billion, the department announced. The deal will be fully financed by partners and allies, according to the statement. Negotiations to complete the contract will begin now, but the missiles may not be delivered to Ukraine for several years.

The US Department of State has approved the sale of Patriot missiles and related equipment to Ukraine for $2.1 billion, the department announced. The deal will be fully financed by partners and allies, according to the statement. Negotiations to complete the contract will begin now, but the missiles may not be delivered to Ukraine for several years.