Ukraine’s president has criticized delays in U.S. approval for critical air defense missiles, stating that requests for Patriot and NASAMS systems have gone unresolved for nearly a month. The hold-up, attributed to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s sign-off process, raises concerns over Kyiv’s ability to bolster its defenses amid ongoing conflict. With no immediate resolution in sight, the standoff highlights tensions over military aid timing and effectiveness. The situation underscores broader challenges in coordinating Western support for Ukraine’s war efforts.
Ukraine has been waiting “for nearly a month” for U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to allow missiles for its air defense systems to be sent to the country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday. “We have been waiting for nearly a month for Mr. Hegseth to sign off on missiles for Patriots and NASAMS,” Zelensky...
