German politicians visit Kyiv — and vote against delivering more air defenses to Kyiv
Despite a €4.5 billion proposal to compensate for suspended US aid, CDU and SPD factions blocked the allocation in the budget committee.
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Norway and Germany to finance two American Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine amid Russian missile threat
The joint purchase operates within the new mechanism in which Europe finances American-manufactured systems aimed for Ukraine.
Trump announces 17 Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine to shield cities from Russian air terror
First launchers could arrive within days.
WSJ: Trump weighs sending Ukraine another Patriot air defense system as Putin rejects peace
This decision follows Trump's disappointment with Putin after their phone call and after a Pentagon weapons delivery pause created confusion within his own administration.
Ukraine’s air defenses destroy 4,758 Russian aerial targets in June. Last night, Moscow struck Ukrainian farms and homes
Ukrainian jets flew about 895 sorties in May, Air Force reports
Ukraine develops its own air defense, seeks EU investment
Ukrainian officials intensified pleas for increased air defense support from allies after Russian missile strikes killed dozens of civilians in Kryvyi Rih and Sumy.
Zelenskyy pushes for intensified air defense talks as Patriot supply dwindles
The scarcity of missiles for existing US Patriot batteries threatens Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian targets. Zelenskyy specifically highlighted America's capacity to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses.