US greenlights $2.1bn sale of Patriot interceptors to Ukraine

The US has approved a $2.1 billion deal to sell advanced Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine, a significant move amid heightened tensions with Russia. This decision follows accusations from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the Trump administration was delaying such weapons amid deteriorating relations. The Patriot systems are crucial for bolstering Ukraine's defense capabilities against potential Russian aggression, highlighting the geopolitical stakes as NATO and the US continue to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.