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Kyiv
Three Way Talks to Negotiate Sending Israel’s Patriots to Ukraine Ongoing
The Financial Times (FT) reported on Thursday that discussions over the eight Patriot systems Israel holds were underway with a view to provide at least some of them to bolster Kyiv’s air defenses.
June 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
Kyiv Pushes Allies to Create No-Fly Zone in Western Ukraine
Kyiv would like to create a safe space in western Ukraine where industry, energy infrastructure and civilians can be protected from Russian strikes.
June 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
Second Batch of Spanish Patriot Missiles Already in Ukraine
Spanish sources said Patriot missiles from Madrid’s stockpile arrived in Ukraine on Friday as part of the first shipment of Madrid’s latest military package for Kyiv.
June 25, 2024
Ukraine
Romania to Send Patriot Missile System to Ukraine
The donation was made "on the condition that our country continues negotiations with allies, in particular the US, with a view to obtaining a similar or equivalent system" to protect its own air space
June 20, 2024
NATO
‘SAMbush’ – War in Ukraine Generates New Military Term
A recent presentation by the US military told how Ukraine is using Patriot and other air defense assets to destroy Russian aircraft thought to have been out of range – the “SAMbush.”
June 13, 2024
US
US to Send Second Patriot Missile System to Ukraine
The New York Times reports that a second Patriot system will be transferred from Poland, where it currently protects American rotational forces, to Ukraine.
June 12, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Needs at Least 7 Patriot Systems – Zelensky
Zelensky said that Germany, the Netherlands, the US and other partners are working to provide Ukraine with more air defense systems.
June 11, 2024
Germany
Germany’s Plan to Strengthen Ukraine’s Air Defenses Stalls – Politico Reports
Despite a German plan to protect Ukraine against missile attack, partner nations hesitate to send needed batteries to Ukraine, largely due to the high cost of Patriot systems.
May 23, 2024
War in Ukraine
Patriot Missiles and Leopard Tanks In Spain’s Upcoming Aid Package for Ukraine
Spain said the package, including 155mm artillery shells or missiles for the Patriot system alongside other modern equipment, will arrive by the end of June.
May 21, 2024
War in Ukraine
EU Disappoints Ukraine by Failing to Agree Air Defense Deliveries
Ukraine has asked for seven additional US-made Patriot air defense systems capable of shooting down Russia's hypersonic missiles – but is keen to get any help it can.
April 23, 2024
Patriot
‘Everything Is Possible’ – Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Says Patriots in Poland Could Protect Ukraine’s Borders
Ukraine’s top diplomat said that discussions with partners regarding various options for bolstering air defense – including additional Patriots – are ongoing.
April 15, 2024
Germany
Germany to Give Ukraine Additional Patriot System ‘Immediately’
After weeks of Russian missile attacks aimed primarily at Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and Kyiv’s pleas for more air defense, Berlin comes through with a much-needed Patriot system.
April 14, 2024
Patriot
‘We Really Messed Up’: Ukraine Has No Missiles for Patriot, Bild Journalist Says
On Thursday, Bild journalist Julian Röpke said that Ukraine does not have missiles for the Patriot and Iris-T air defense systems. Ukraine’s Air Force urged not to panic.
April 12, 2024
EU
ANALYSIS: Where Could Ukraine Get More Patriot Missile Systems From?
Ukraine says it needs 25 Patriot systems to fully protect it from Russian missile attacks and says it knows which countries hold them. But who will give theirs up?
April 12, 2024
Europe
European Parliament Blocks EU Council Budget Until Ukraine Gets its Patriots
Belgian MEP leads rebellion in European Parliament to block financing for the Council of the European Union in response to Ukrainian pleas for additional air defense assets.
April 11, 2024
War in Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Ukrainian Air Defenses Fail, Russian Ballistic, ‘Hypersonic’ Weapons Get Through
The Kremlin is ruthlessly exploiting Kyiv’s critical shortage of Patriot air interceptor missiles: Russian ballistic and “hypersonic” missiles on Thursday got through to targets mostly unscathed.
April 11, 2024