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President Donald Trump indicated on Wednesday that a decision is pending regarding the provision of further Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. This comes after his closed-door discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the NATO Summit in The Hague. While the potential transfer of these crucial weapons would undeniably fortify Ukraine's defenses against persistent Russian missile assaults, particularly as the war extends into its fourth year, Trump refrained from making broader commitments to military aid for Kyiv at this juncture.
During a press conference that concluded his trip to the Netherlands, Trump addressed reporters, stating, "They do want to have the anti-missile missiles, as they call them the Patriots, and we're going to see if we can make some available." He acknowledged the inherent difficulty in acquiring these systems, noting, "They're very hard to get," and emphasized the U.S. also requires them, currently supplying them to Israel.
Trump lauded the American-made defense systems for their exceptional effectiveness, describing them as "100% effective." He added that Ukraine desires these systems "more than any other thing." Reflecting on his conversation with Zelenskyy, the president characterized it as "very nice," signifying a notable shift in tone from what he previously termed "little rough times sometimes" in their past interactions.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, for his part, described their meeting as "long and substantive." He confirmed that discussions centered on "the purchase of American air defense systems to cover our cities, our people, churches, and infrastructure." Zelenskyy underscored Ukraine's readiness to acquire the equipment and actively support American arms manufacturers.
These recent developments gain context from prior Patriot deliveries. Notably, the U.S. recently facilitated the transfer of approximately 90 Patriot interceptors from storage in Israel to Ukraine via Poland, as reported by Axios. This delivery, which occurred in January, marked the most substantial weapons transfer from Israel to Ukraine since the full-scale Russian invasion commenced three years ago. The missiles originated from systems that Israel had decommissioned last April after more than 30 years of operational service. Ukrainian officials had initially approached both the U.S. and Israel with the proposition to refurbish and transfer these missiles. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly hesitated for several months due to concerns about potential Russian retaliation.
Patriot systems have proven indispensable to Ukraine's defense, serving as its primary shield against Russian ballistic missiles, including the advanced hypersonic Kinzhal missiles, which can attain speeds of up to Mach 10. Military analyst Yevhen Dykyi has issued a stark warning: without a continuous supply from the U.S., Ukraine's existing Patriot systems would effectively become "piles of metal," rendering the country vulnerable to ballistic missile attacks. Ukraine currently operates an estimated eight Patriot systems, with reports indicating two are presently out of service. Each interception of an incoming ballistic missile typically necessitates the launch of at least two Patriot missiles, creating persistent demands for ammunition as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukrainian cities.
"Vladimir Putin really has to end that war. People are dying at levels that people haven't seen for a long time," Trump remarked, emphasizing the imperative for the Russian president to demonstrate a greater willingness to engage in negotiations.
