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European coalition to build anti-ballistic missile shield; US offers Ukraine Patriot license
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European coalition to build anti-ballistic missile shield; US offers Ukraine Patriot license
Ten European countries including Ukraine announced a joint anti-ballistic missile programme, while US President Trump offered Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot systems domestically.
- The 10-nation coalition, including the UK, Germany, and France, pledged to build an integrated missile defence architecture for Europe, citing the growing threat from ballistic missiles.
- The UK signed up to participate in the EU's €90bn support loan for Ukraine, enabling UK firms to supply weapons funded by the loan.
- US President Donald Trump said he would discuss granting Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air defense systems locally, and that he planned to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin that day.
- Trump stated that recent Ukrainian strikes inside Russia, while an escalation, could help create conditions for ending the war.
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