Zelensky Says Trump Approved Patriot Missile Production in Ukraine
Ukraine's president announced that Donald Trump had authorized Ukraine to produce American Patriot air defense missiles.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump had informed him of his "final decision" authorizing Ukraine to produce American Patriot air defense missiles.
According to Zelensky, the decision comes after a series of reversals by the U.S. administration on the matter.
Patriot missiles are used by Ukraine in its air defense system against Russian strikes. Local production could strengthen Kyiv's autonomy in this area.
U.S. authorities have not, at this stage, publicly confirmed the remarks attributed to them by the Ukrainian president, according to available information.
Sources
- Zelensky affirme que Trump a validé la production en Ukraine de missiles Patriot — France 24 — Français
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