Trump says Ukraine will get licence to produce Patriot missiles
President Trump has offered Ukraine a license to domestically produce Patriot missile systems to bolster their defense against Russian ballistic missiles. The move aims to address Ukraine's urgent need for air defense while managing limited U.S. stockpiles.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in military aid policy that could alter the strategic balance of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Trump said the US would give Kyiv the Patriots license so that Zelensky couldn't "complain that we're not giving them enough"
The article reports on a policy announcement neutrally, though it includes context about the U.S. military's own supply constraints.
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