Trump backtracks on Ukraine Patriot missile production pledge
TL;DR
At Camp David, Trump walked back his earlier pledge to let Ukraine manufacture Patriot missiles, saying licensing such technology is a hard concession with security risks. He indicated the US will pursue domestic production of Patriots and Tomahawks rather than exporting the capability to Kyiv, leaving Ukraine seeking more interceptors amid shortages and amid broader regional tensions.
- Trump backtracks from promise to let Ukraine build Patriot missiles The Guardian
- Kamala Harris says she has ‘not made a decision’ on potential 2028 presidential run – live The Guardian
- Trump says U.S. has 'not agreed to' grant Ukraine Patriot missile licenses CNBC
- Opinion | The fastest way to help Ukraine stop Russia’s missile threat The Washington Post
- Ukraine's envoy to US says 'We need the missiles' Reuters
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