Ukraine and US coordinate steps for supplying Patriot air defence systems – Ukraine's foreign minister
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has met with James O'Brien, US Assistant Secretary of State, to coordinate efforts for supplying Patriot air defence missile systems to Ukraine.
Source: Dmytro Kuleba on X (Twitter)
Details: At the meeting, Kuleba stressed that Ukraine appreciated "the latest critical US decisions to support Ukrainian strikes on military targets in Russia, to prioritise Ukraine in air defence ammunition supplies, and its work with third countries to strengthen Ukraine's defence capabilities".
Quote: "Delivering additional Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine was the main focus of our conversation. We positively assessed progress made and coordinated next steps to this end. We also discussed joint efforts to provide Ukraine with additional weapons and ammunition."
More details: Kuleba noted that the agenda also included the upcoming NATO summit in Washington and its expected outcome.
Background:
- On 20 June, the White House confirmed that the United States will give priority to the supply of anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine over other countries that have placed orders.
- A number of media outlets, including the Financial Times, have previously announced that the US intends to stop all open orders for interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defence system until Ukraine has sufficient equipment to defend itself against Russian air attacks.
- Poland, Romania, and Germany are among the European countries that have open orders for Patriot systems. Spain holds an open order for Patriot launchers, and in January, a coalition of NATO states ordered 1,000 Patriot missiles.
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