Volodymyr Zelensky cools enthusiasm for Patriots for Ukraine. "Only in a few years"

The U.S. State Department approved a potential sale of 500 PAC-3 MSE interceptors to Ukraine, valued at $2.1 billion, funded by European allies. President Zelensky emphasized the urgency of faster deliveries due to ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. He requested a monthly supply of 100 interceptors to bolster Ukraine's defense this winter. The contract's main contractor is Lockheed Martin, but delivery timelines remain unspecified, pending Congressional review. Zelensky highlighted the need for immediate action to protect Ukrainian cities from Russian aggression, as military intelligence reports significant Russian missile stockpiles.