Zelenskyy says U.S. approval is delaying missile shipment
By The BriefBrief
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers that missiles purchased by Ukraine’s allies through a NATO-coordinated program were awaiting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s approval. Zelenskyy said the Trump administration was dragging its feet on delayed arms shipments.
WHO:Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
WHAT:Zelenskyy told U.S. lawmakers that a missile shipment was awaiting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s approval and criticized delays in arms deliveries.
WHEN:Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 11:39 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The shipment was awaiting Hegseth’s approval; no reason for the delay was reported.
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