Trump questions license for Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles

Trump told the Financial Times he has not decided whether to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles, saying he is “not sure” and that licensing is something “we’re looking at,” after he had previously signaled Kyiv would receive a license. Zelenskyy described their White House meeting as productive and discussed co-production, while Trump emphasized ending the war rather than pursuing missiles. Two of his envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, are set to visit Ukraine. The Patriot system remains Kyiv’s key defense, with manufacturers like Lockheed Martin and RTX involved.