EE. U.S. approves possible sale of Patriot missiles to Ukraine; civilian evacuation from Oleshki peaks The United States has approved a proposed $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot interceptors to Ukraine at a critical time for Kiev's air defenses, while a rare six-day humanitarian truce allowed civilians to leave the occupied city of Oleshki. The day was also marked by President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Turkey to address security in the Black Sea and diplomatic prospects, amid ongoing fighting on most fronts. read more

EE. U.S. approves possible sale of Patriot missiles to Ukraine; civilian evacuation from Oleshki peaks The United States has approved a proposed $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot interceptors to Ukraine at a critical time for Kiev's air defenses, while a rare six-day humanitarian truce allowed civilians to leave the occupied city of Oleshki. The day was also marked by President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Turkey to address security in the Black Sea and diplomatic prospects, amid ongoing fighting on most fronts. read more