The US State Department approved the sale of Patriot missiles to Ukraine for $2 billion. It was agreed to supply the last PAC-3 missiles at the expense of Kiev's partners and allies. In addition to the missiles, the package includes the supply of spare parts as well as logistics and software components from the main contractor, Lockheed Martin. Washington emphasized that the deal was aimed at strengthening Ukraine's air and missile defense system, according to the department's website. In July, American leader Donald Trump abandoned his promise to issue a license to Kiev to manufacture this type of missile, citing the risks of technology leakage and a lack of weapons in the United States itself.

The US State Department approved the sale of Patriot missiles to Ukraine for $2 billion. It was agreed to supply the last PAC-3 missiles at the expense of Kiev's partners and allies. In addition to the missiles, the package includes the supply of spare parts as well as logistics and software components from the main contractor, Lockheed Martin. Washington emphasized that the deal was aimed at strengthening Ukraine's air and missile defense system, according to the department's website. In July, American leader Donald Trump abandoned his promise to issue a license to Kiev to manufacture this type of missile, citing the risks of technology leakage and a lack of weapons in the United States itself.