The State Council issued a statement on the 30th, saying that it had decided to approveukraine The sale of 500 “Patriot” missiles and related equipment, with a total value of 2.1 billion yuan, “will be entirely borne by partners and allies.”
The statement reported that Ukraine has proposed to purchase 500 “Patriot III Extended Range” missiles (PAC-3 MSE) as well as various spare parts and related logistics support services. Ukraine will use Canada, Germany andnorway Contributions and EU-related loans were provided to cover the costs, and no US government funding was involved.
The statement also said this arms sale will enhance Ukraine’s comprehensive air defense and anti-missile capabilities and support the continued operation of Ukraine’s existing “Patriot” system to defend against persistent air threats.
President of UkraineZelensky A post on social media on the 19th said that the agreement between Ukraine and its partners “has not yet come into force” and that the US Department of Defense “has also experienced delays in the delivery of some critical supplies.” They have issued “urgent tasks” to the Defense Ministry, the Foreign Ministry and the Presidential Palace of Ukraine, and will urge partners to “provide air defense support to Ukraine as soon as possible.” On the 29th, Zelensky posted another message on social media, calling on relevant parties to provide “Patriot” anti-aircraft missiles as soon as possible to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense capabilities and protect the people’s safety.
