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Zelenskiy Deems Patriot Gap Absurd, Pushes US Licences

7/7/2026

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President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called the absence of Patriot-type air defenses for Ukraine “absurd” and said U.S. licences would enable domestic production.
He warned that Ukraine does not have enough weapons to counter Russian ballistic missiles.
Zelenskiy asserted that Ukraine possesses the know-how to manufacture the required air-defence systems.
He added that domestic production could protect Ukraine and also supply partner nations.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called the absence of Patriot-type air defenses for Ukraine “absurd” and said U.S. licences would enable domestic production.
He warned that Ukraine does not have enough weapons to counter Russian ballistic missiles.
Zelenskiy asserted that Ukraine possesses the know-how to manufacture the required air-defence systems.
He added that domestic production could protect Ukraine and also supply partner nations.