US approves $2.1 billion Patriot missile sale to Ukraine

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The approval represents one of Washington’s most significant recent military-support decisions for Kyiv and comes as the Russia-Ukraine war continues to threaten civilian areas, infrastructure, and regional security. Patriot systems are among Ukraine’s most important tools for intercepting ballistic missiles and other aerial threats, although delivery could take years. The announcement also coincides with renewed Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and heightened tensions around Black Sea commercial shipping, underscoring the broader escalation risks surrounding the conflict.

Sources: Anadolu Agency, The Straits Times, NDTV, The Independent