US Approves $2.1bn Patriot Missile Sale to Ukraine
The United States has approved a $2.1 billion sale of Patriot missiles to Ukraine. Patriot is an air defence system used to shoot down incoming missiles and aircraft.
Context
Context: Ukraine has been fighting Russia since 2022 and relies heavily on Western air defence to protect its cities. US arms sales to Ukraine are a recurring part of that support.
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