At Joint Base Andrews outside Washington, D.C., U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the United States will send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine. “Putin really surprised a lot of people. He talks nice and then bombs everybody in the evening,” Trump said, underscoring Kyiv’s urgent need for stronger protection against ongoing strikes.
Since Russia ramped up its offensive, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been calling for enhanced air defense to fend off a daily barrage of missiles and drones targeting cities and critical infrastructure.
While Trump didn’t specify how many Patriot launchers will be provided, he emphasized that the European Union will cover 100 percent of the cost. “We are going to send them various pieces of very sophisticated military equipment. They are going to pay us 100 percent for that, and that’s the way we want it,” he told reporters.
The Patriot system has come to symbolize Western solidarity with Ukraine’s defense efforts. Details on timelines and deployment remain scarce, but the promised support signals a deeper transatlantic commitment to bolstering Kyiv’s resilience.
Looking ahead, Trump plans to meet NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte later this week to discuss Ukraine and other alliance matters. With Europe stepping up its financial and political backing, the partnership underscores a growing unity in the face of continued aggression.
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