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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Praises US Missile Deal, Cautions on Delivery Timeline
The United States has approved a $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Kyiv, but President Zelenskyy highlighted that deliveries could take years despite the urgent need.
The United States has sanctioned a $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine, a move lauded by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who nonetheless stressed that the delivery of these crucial defence systems could extend over several years.
President Zelenskyy described the US decision as robust, yet he underscored the immediate requirement for such stockpiles to counter persistent Russian ballistic missile attacks. The proposed sale aims to bolster Ukraine's capacity to address both current and future threats by enhancing its integrated air and missile defence capabilities, according to a statement released by the US State Department on Friday.
The substantial deal, estimated at $2.1 billion for 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles, comes amidst concerns regarding potential delivery delays. Kyiv has been actively seeking enhanced protection from Russian aerial assaults, and the extended timeframe for receiving these advanced systems presents a challenge.
Allies are anticipated to contribute to the financing of this significant military acquisition. The approval of this sale follows a period described as weeks of tensions between former US President Donald Trump and President Zelenskyy, prompting discussions regarding potential shifts in US policy towards Ukraine.
Despite the positive reception of the approval, the warning from Ukraine's leadership about the protracted delivery schedule highlights the ongoing urgency of the conflict and the critical demand for sophisticated air defence technology.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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