Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly criticized the United States for stalling the supply of critical interceptor missiles. During discussions with American senators, Zelensky asserted that the Pentagon is withholding shipments that have already been funded by European partners. He specifically noted that these essential defense assets are currently awaiting authorization from US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Furthermore, Zelensky highlighted that several European nations are prepared to provide Patriot interceptor missiles from their own inventories but remain constrained by the lack of necessary US approval. This development occurs against a backdrop of increasing friction between Kyiv and Washington regarding military support and intelligence coordination, with Ukraine reporting a lack of advance notice concerning recent Russian missile attacks. Zelensky emphasized that these defensive systems could have been operational in Ukraine if the administrative hurdles had been cleared promptly.
Source : The Manila Times
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