In response to the question of whether Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would be able to obtain a license to produce these missiles, D. Trump answered briefly: “A less modern version.”
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He also did not say when a final decision on granting such a license could be made.
Earlier, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski urged Polish President Karol Nawrocki to use his influence on D. Trump regarding the transfer of “Patriot” missiles to Ukraine. He emphasized that the decision to transfer “Patriot” missiles is always difficult due to limited ammunition stocks.
“This is not my decision. The President has exceptional relations with the United States on this matter, and this is an American initiative… Ukraine is a reliable ally, it protects our border from Putin’s tanks. And these missiles would destroy Russian missiles flying into cities. Therefore, these are difficult decisions,” said R. Sikorski.
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Meanwhile, Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara announced that Ukraine will purchase about 1,000 missiles for “Patriot” systems with EU loan funds. He stated that air defense solutions are necessary to ensure Ukraine’s resilience.
“With the help of our partners and using the EU loan, we are concluding contracts for about a thousand missiles for ‘Patriot’ systems. And once again, thank you for that,” added Y. Khmara.
