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Ukraine's NATO allies scramble to deliver US weapons

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Nicholas Welsh
July 23, 2025

As Russia escalates drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, NATO allies are scrambling to find Patriot air defense systems to supply Ukraine's military.

In a significant shift in US policy, President Trump has announced that the United States will resume supplying weapons to Ukraine — but only if European and NATO allies cover the costs.

This announcement, however, appears to be more of a political statement than a fully developed plan, leaving NATO countries scrambling to coordinate logistics and funding. At least eight NATO members, including Germany, the UK and Canada, have expressed willingness to participate.

A major focus is the Patriot air-defense system, which is costly, complex to operate and slow to produce. Germany had planned to buy new Patriot systems for Ukraine but may now send units from its own stockpile, provided replacements are secured. Meanwhile, Switzerland’s own Patriot order may be delayed to prioritize Ukraine.

As Russia intensifies its missile and drone attacks, the urgency to deliver effective air defense to Kyiv is growing, but logistical and production challenges remain.

(This video summary was created using AI. A journalist edited it before publication.)

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