The defense of Ukraine threatened by the reversal of priorities of the Trump Administration

Encrypted: To intercept missile strikes against its territory, Ukraine needs Patriot missiles produced by the United States.

The war in Iran directly threatens Ukraine. It weakens the Western support it would need. If none of the belligerents have yet succeeded in gaining the advantage on the front, more than four years after the invasion began, Russia continues its battle “in depth” with salvos of drones and missiles to reach strategic targets far from the front. However, to defend its territory, Ukraine heavily relies on Patriot batteries and interceptor missiles produced by the United States. But the American president, Donald Trump, also needs them to protect Gulf countries, as the recent operation Epic Fury, launched a month ago, has not yet been able to bring Iran to its knees. “It’s very sensitive,” confirms a French military source.

“In a few weeks, the Americans and the Gulf countries have used more Patriots than they have delivered to Ukraine,” emphasizes Yohann Michel, a specialist in military issues.

[Context: The article discusses the dependence of Ukraine on Patriot missiles produced by the US to defend its territory amid the ongoing war. The article also highlights the competition for these missiles between Ukraine and Gulf countries.]
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