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US in Talks to Send Eight of Israel's Patriot Systems to Kyiv

Jun 27, 2024, 05:43 PM

The United States is in negotiations to send Israel's Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, according to the Financial Times. The discussions involve the transfer of up to eight Patriot systems, which Israel announced in April it would retire after 30 years of service. The systems would be sent from Israel to the US before being delivered to Kyiv. This move is expected to significantly enhance Ukraine's ability to counter Russian air strikes. The deal, which is not yet finalized, marks a potential shift in Israel's stance towards Russia.