US preparing Patriot deals for Ukraine with multiple countries
Illustrative photo: several countries negotiating transfer of Patriot systems (Getty Images)
The United States is in talks with several countries regarding the supply of Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, according to Suspilne.
A source in the Pentagon told reporters on condition of anonymity that separate bilateral agreements for the delivery of air defense systems are being prepared.
It was noted that no final deadlines have been set yet, and negotiations are still ongoing. The Pentagon did not disclose the exact number of countries with which agreements may be concluded.
A source explained that there were no specific dates or deadlines yet.
Patriot for Ukraine
Earlier, US President Donald Trump had announced the transfer of Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, funded by NATO allies, saying that Kyiv would receive 17 systems.
At a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format, participants pledged assistance to strengthen air defense.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that his country was ready to provide two Patriot systems but warned that this would be possible only if they were promptly replaced.
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans also said that his country was prepared to make a significant contribution to the transfer of US-made systems to Ukraine.
On July 22, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz noted that Berlin and Norway would be making an important contribution.
