Trump Promised, but Putin Isn't Waiting: The Dilemma Complicating Ukraine

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The US administration approved a deal to supply 500 interceptor missiles for Ukraine's Patriot systems, worth $2.1 billion. According to Calcalist, the deal will be financed with help from Canada, Germany and Norway, alongside funds from the European Union.

According to N12, two sources familiar with the details estimate the missiles will not be delivered before the early 2030s. According to Maariv, the supply could be delayed until 2029. Maariv also reports that Zelensky warns of a critical shortage of missiles ahead of Russian attacks expected in the coming winter.