US greenlights $2.1bn Patriot missile sale to Ukraine

Deal would be one of the most significant steps to supply defensive weapons to Kyiv since ​Trump took office in 2025.Published On 31 Oct 202631 Oct 2026The United States says it has approved the possible sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine ⁠for an estimated $2.1bn.The package of missiles, parts and support, announced on Friday by the US State Department, would be one of the most significant steps to supply defensive weapons to Kyiv since the start of the second administration of President Donald Trump in January 2025.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Russia’s alleged sabotage campaign in Europe raises fears of escalationlist 2 of 3Oleshky evacuees leave for Russia as ceasefire holdslist 3 of 3Ukraine invests in firepower as it inflicts a new Russian casualty recordend of listThe Patriot system is the most effective weapon to counter fast-moving ballistic missiles.Delayed missile deliveries, however, have stoked US-Ukraine tensions after Trump announced a diesel deal ⁠with Russia and criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his unwillingness to stop attacks on Russian refineries.Ukraine has long said it urgently needs more missile interceptors to ...