Patriot licenses for Ukraine 'being negotiated as we speak,' Rubio says after week of Russian strikes on Kyiv

kyivindependent.com·Lachlan Hyatt·2026-09-02T23:56:28.000Z
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The article discusses ongoing U.S.-Ukraine talks about licensing Patriot missile production in Ukraine, while emphasizing that such a move wouldn't solve Ukraine's immediate air defense shortages. It highlights U.S. officials' reasoning that domestic defense needs come first and downplays concerns about U.S. military readiness, while omitting alternatives that could speed up aid.

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