US approves $2.1 billion Patriot missile sale to Ukraine

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The approval comes as Ukraine faces continuing missile and drone threats from Russia and uncertainty over future weapons deliveries. The package, whose principal contractor is Lockheed Martin, is intended to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses; financing will come through partner contributions and mechanisms linked to the European Union’s Ukraine Support Loan. The decision follows broader tensions over US policy toward the war and President Donald Trump’s recent criticism of Ukraine, making the agreement both a significant military commitment and a test of allied support.

Sources: Reuters, Anadolu Agency, The Straits Times