Trump now 'not sure' about letting Ukraine build Patriot missiles
Summary
President Donald Trump said the US has not agreed to let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, despite earlier suggesting they might receive a license. He expressed caution about sharing this advanced weapon technology, while Ukraine continues to seek the missiles to defend against Russian attacks.Key Facts
- President Trump said the US has not agreed to allow Ukraine to make Patriot interceptor missiles.
- He described the Patriot missile as a powerful weapon that requires careful control.
- Ukraine wants Patriot missiles to protect its cities from Russian drones and ballistic missiles.
- Earlier, Trump told Ukrainian President Zelensky the US would give Ukraine a license to produce Patriots.
- There is no official US confirmation yet of military assistance involving the missiles.
- Zelensky met with Trump and US weapon manufacturer Lockheed Martin, which makes Patriot missiles.
- Ukraine’s air force struggles with a shortage of interceptor missiles to stop Russian attacks.
- Each Patriot missile costs between $3 million and $5 million, and Ukraine wants 25 interceptor systems.
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