U.S. President Donald Trump promises to provide Ukraine with missiles for the Patriot air defense systems to protect against Russian attacks. He made this statement in an interview with Reuters. Trump did not specify the number of missiles but emphasized that the missiles are greatly needed by Ukraine, as Putin can 'say nice words but bomb everyone in the evening.' He also noted that the entire expended arsenal will be reimbursed by the European Union.
'We will send them (the missiles - ed.) Patriot, which they really need because Putin has truly surprised many. He says nice words, but in the evening, he bombs everyone. But there is a small problem. I don't like it,' Trump explained.
Trump's meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is scheduled for this week to discuss the situation in the east and Russia's aggression against Ukraine. Providing Patriot missiles for Ukraine is a key step in supporting the country's air defense in the face of heightened missile threats from Russia. The Patriot system effectively protects the country from ballistic missiles and aerial targets over long distances.