The United States has authorized the sale of hundreds of missiles to Ukraine for the Patriot air defense system. Kyiv will receive 500 PAC-3 interceptors worth $2.1 billion, the State Department and the relevant Pentagon department reported. The purchase will be paid for by Ukraine's European allies, Canada and the European Union. The supplier will be the American company Lockheed Martin. Washington said the deal would help strengthen air defenses. "There are no American funds involved in this transaction," emphasized the American authorities. The administration notified Congress of the decision. Lawmakers have 30 days to study the agreements and block them if necessary. At the same time, Washington did not provide a specific timing for the delivery of anti-aircraft missiles. Therefore, Ukrainian media fear that the process may continue indefinitely.

The United States has authorized the sale of hundreds of missiles to Ukraine for the Patriot air defense system. Kyiv will receive 500 PAC-3 interceptors worth $2.1 billion, the State Department and the relevant Pentagon department reported. The purchase will be paid for by Ukraine's European allies, Canada and the European Union. The supplier will be the American company Lockheed Martin. Washington said the deal would help strengthen air defenses. "There are no American funds involved in this transaction," emphasized the American authorities. The administration notified Congress of the decision. Lawmakers have 30 days to study the agreements and block them if necessary. At the same time, Washington did not provide a specific timing for the delivery of anti-aircraft missiles. Therefore, Ukrainian media fear that the process may continue indefinitely.