Zelenskyy says Ukraine awaits U.S. missile approval
By The BriefBrief
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that Ukraine had waited nearly a month for U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to approve interceptor missiles for Patriot and NASAMS systems. Zelenskyy said he instructed his team to raise the issue with Washington again, while talks with other countries continue.
WHO:Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
WHAT:Zelenskyy said Ukraine had been waiting nearly a month for Pete Hegseth to approve missiles for Patriot and NASAMS systems.
WHEN:Oct 26, 2026
WHERE:Ukraine
WHY:Kyiv is seeking interceptor missiles as Ukraine defends against Russian missile attacks and jet-powered drone strikes.
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