Trump said Washington has not approved licensed Patriot interceptor production in Ukraine, citing concerns over sharing advanced US weapons technology. His remarks mark a retreat from his July commitment as Kyiv urgently seeks protection from intensifying Russian ballistic missile attacks.
US President Donald Trump has cast doubt on whether Washington will allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles, retreating from a commitment he made to President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier in July.
Speaking during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday, Trump said the US had not approved the transfer of production licensees, although negotiations with Kyiv were continuing.
