Ukraine Turns to Europe for Patriot Gap as US Deliveries Fall Short
TL;DR
Zelensky said the U.S. has agreed to monthly Patriot air-defense missile deliveries, but the current volumes are insufficient and lower in 2026 than in 2025. Kyiv is lobbying European partners—especially Germany and Poland—to cover the shortfall, using the PURL program to buy missiles with funds from partners, while U.S. export controls hinder domestic production of Patriots.
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