Ukraine is preparing a contract for the purchase of 25 Patriot systems

Progress after the meeting with the US President

After a recent meeting with Donald Trump president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Kyiv is working on a deal to purchase 25 Patriot systems, This will be a serious step in strengthening the country's air defence. According to the President, the topic was discussed in detail with the American leader and his team.

What we know about the system

Patriot systems are high-tech anti-aircraft missile systems designed to protect against missiles, air strikes and combat drones. If the contract is signed, it will be a major upgrade to Ukraine's air defence system.
Zelenskyy did not specify at what stage the deal is now, but stressed that discussions have been focused on this issue for «a long time».

Context and challenges

Ukraine has been asking for Patriot systems from its Western partners for a long time, as it is constantly subjected to missile and drone attacks from Russia.
As reported by Reuters, During Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump, the issue of Ukraine's presence at the table of future peace talks was also discussed.

What's next

The next steps include detailed negotiation of the contract, The project will also include defining the delivery logistics, training Ukrainian specialists to manage the systems and identifying funding.
It is also important that the delivery is not delayed by bureaucracy or political disagreements.