Ukraine looking for anti-ballistic missiles to defend against Russia strikes, Washington envoy says
Olha Stefanishyna told reporters that Ukraine was in discussions with the Pentagon about a license to produce Patriot PAC-3 missiles itself, but that process could take 12 months to five years.
Ukraine's envoy to Washington, Olha Stefanishyna, stated on Thursday that Ukraine urgently needs anti-ballistic missiles to defend against Russian strikes, particularly before winter. Ukraine is discussing with the Pentagon a license to produce Patriot PAC-3 missiles, a process that could take 12 months to five years, and also a long-term purchase and production line swap. Stefanishyna highlighted the severe impact of recent attacks, noting, "The devastating effect of every overnight attack right now is unbelievable." Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with US President Donald Trump to push for new air defenses and a diplomatic effort to end the war, including a potential visit by US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Kyiv. However, Trump expressed reservations about allowing Ukraine to build Patriot missiles, stating, "It's a very extraordinary weapon, and we have to be a little bit careful of who we license to." Stefanishyna also confirmed her offer to resign due to corruption allegations.
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