Trump’s Patriot Plan Signals Deeper US Backing for Ukraine

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Former US official Daniel Fried says Trump’s proposal to help Ukraine manufacture Patriot air-defense missiles marks a shift toward stronger US backing and quicker practical action, with Poland and Germany offering technical and production support as part of a broader NATO-3.0 push for a stronger European defense. The move comes amid bipartisan US backing for Ukraine, reassessment of Russia’s trajectory, and efforts to translate high-level commitments into swift on-the-ground aid, though Kyiv warns that Ukraine cannot afford delays in implementation.
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