Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that Patriot systems from Poland could potentially safeguard the western Ukrainian border region from Russian aerial assaults.
Kuleba appeared in an interview on national television Sunday, April 14 to discuss Ukraine’s dire air defense situation in wake of a series of Russian aerial attacks throughout the country.
He opened the discussion by thanking all the partners who have come to help in Ukraine’s defense, yet he acknowledged the difficulties of obtaining more Patriot missiles from European nations, which “would depend on approval from the US.”
When pressed about the reality of Patriots based in NATO countries protecting facilities on the Ukrainian side of the border, he hesitated, then said: “Everything is real, but various solutions are being considered. In fact, this would protect NATO countries from Russian missiles or drones on their own territory.”
The Foreign Minister also disclosed active negotiations with allies to secure at least two more Patriot batteries and one SAMP/T.
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‘Everything Is Possible’ – Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Says Patriots in Poland Could Protect Ukraine’s Borders
Ukraine’s top diplomat said that discussions with partners regarding various options for bolstering air defense – including additional Patriots – are ongoing.
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