Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the United States refused to give Ukraine permission to produce missiles for Patriot air defense systems. "Years ago, Ukraine discussed with America the need to ensure sufficient production of missiles in Europe, particularly for Patriot missiles.
There were promises of licenses, but America ultimately refused," he said. Zelensky added that Ukraine has allegedly offered to start production on its own territory, as well as with Romania, Poland and other NATO partners in the region.
Since Russia launched its special military operation, Kiev's Western allies have significantly increased arms supplies to Ukraine and are providing new aid packages. At the same time, Kiev constantly insists on increasing military supplies.
Moscow has repeatedly emphasized that the West's supply of weapons to Kiev and assistance in training Ukrainian troops only prolongs the conflict and does not change the situation on the battlefield.
