Reuters reveals details of new Patriots delivery to Ukraine
Photo: Allies discuss new Patriot deliveries to Ukraine (Getty Images)
Reuters has revealed details about the delivery of Patriot systems to Ukraine this summer. The allies are discussing the terms of the deal, in particular with the United States and Greece, against the backdrop of the upcoming NATO summit.
According to the source, the United States and Greece are being considered as potential suppliers.
The countries are seeking to reach an agreement before the NATO summit, which will take place in late June.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has previously stated that Kyiv was ready to purchase 10 American systems that are critical to protecting itself from Russian missiles, including ballistic missiles.
According to Ukrainian Defense Express analysts, as of April, Ukraine had at least seven operational Patriot systems.
Earlier, The New York Times reported that the United States plans to transfer Patriot, which was previously deployed in Israel, to Ukraine.
The system is currently being repaired. The logistics of deliveries through Germany or Greece are also mentioned.
According to Zelenskyy, he discussed air defense with US President Donald Trump in the Vatican. The Ukrainian leader called this conversation the best meeting they had.
Patriot for Ukraine
Ukraine may receive a Patriot air defense system from Israel this summer.
According to four current and former US officials, the Patriot system, based in Israel, was an old model and will be sent to Ukraine after it has been overhauled.
The officials, according to the NYT, refused to disclose US President Donald Trump's attitude to the decision to transfer new air defense systems to Ukraine, and did not specify when the decision was made - before or after his return to the White House.
“President Trump has been clear: he wants the war in Ukraine to end and the killing to stop,” said James Hewitt, a spokesperson for the White House National Security Council.
