Zelenskyy reaches agreement with Trump on supplying Patriot missiles to Ukraine
Photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump (president.gov.ua)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump have agreed on supplying Ukraine with missiles for Patriot systems, the Ukrainian head of state announced this at the Talented Youth Forum in Kyiv, according to Ukrinform.
"I spoke with President Trump and received — I will not say how many — PAC‑3 missiles for Patriot," Zelenskyy said.
He noted that during his visit to the World Economic Forum, he wanted to discuss both global issues and resolve specific tasks.
"We talked about global matters, but we also resolved an issue that clearly matched the purpose of my trip," the president added.
PAC‑3 missiles
PAC‑3 (Patriot Advanced Capability‑3) missiles are an advanced version of interceptors for the US‑made Patriot air defense system, designed to protect against ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, drones, and other aerial threats.
PAC‑3 missiles feature improved guidance and a hit‑to‑kill capability, increasing their effectiveness against modern high‑speed threats.
Zelenskyy and Trump meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump met on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22.
The American leader said the talks were very good and added that "everyone wants an end to the war."
After returning from Davos, Zelenskyy noted that he was coming back with agreements on a new package of much-needed air defense systems, though he did not disclose the details.
Patriot missiles are critically needed by Ukraine amid intensified Russian strikes on energy infrastructure targets.
