Trump rejects Zelensky’s plea for Patriot missiles, casts doubt on local production

Trump rejected Zelensky’s direct request for hundreds of Patriot interceptor missiles, citing U.S. inventory shortages and prioritizing American needs. The Patriot system is vital because it is the only Western weapon that can reliably intercept Russian ballistic missiles, especially as winter brings more strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid. U.S. military aid has sharply declined, pushing […]