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The article reports that President Zelensky announced the U.S. has approved licenses for Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles, a move presented as a renewed sign of support after months of uncertainty and earlier reversals by the Trump administration. It highlights the urgency of Ukraine's need for air defenses amid dwindling supplies, while noting the U.S. has not yet confirmed the decision and details on production timelines or capacity are missing. The story uses the authority of a high-level announcement to build credibility, though it leaves out practical hurdles that could limit how quickly or fully Ukraine can actually produce the missiles.