The US has approved the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine for $2.1 billion, the State Department said. These are PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles, as well as spare parts and logistical support, the US State Department said. Lockheed Martin will be the prime contractor under the agreement. The purchase will be financed by Canada, Germany and Norway within the framework of the JUMPSTART program, as well as by Ukraine - at the expense of the funds received within the credit program of the European Union. US funds will not be used to pay for supplies.

The US has approved the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine for $2.1 billion, the State Department said. These are PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles, as well as spare parts and logistical support, the US State Department said. Lockheed Martin will be the prime contractor under the agreement. The purchase will be financed by Canada, Germany and Norway within the framework of the JUMPSTART program, as well as by Ukraine - at the expense of the funds received within the credit program of the European Union. US funds will not be used to pay for supplies.