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Ukraine Enhances Defenses with Israeli Patriot Systems Amid Russian Assaults

5/4/2025

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Ukraine is poised to bolster its defenses with a refurbished Patriot air-defense system from Israel, as Russian assaults intensify. President Zelensky urgently calls for enhanced air protection and is open to acquiring more systems. Meanwhile, Trump's position on the transfer remains ambiguous, having previously downplayed Ukraine's needs.

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Ukraine is poised to bolster its defenses with a refurbished Patriot air-defense system from Israel, as Russian assaults intensify. President Zelensky urgently calls for enhanced air protection and is open to acquiring more systems. Meanwhile, Trump's position on the transfer remains ambiguous, having previously downplayed Ukraine's needs.