
Trump's Patriot Missile License Pledge for Ukraine Dismissed as PR
A Ukrainian expert has dismissed President Trump's pledge at the NATO summit to grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot defense systems as mere public relations.
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A Ukrainian expert has dismissed President Trump's pledge at the NATO summit to grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot defense systems as mere public relations.

Switzerland announced it is in negotiations with France, Israel, and South Korea to acquire a long-range surface-to-air missile defense system, citing delays in the delivery of the American Patriot defense system.

President Trump's performance at the NATO summit in Ankara left allies united on paper but uncertain in practice, marked by a series of gaffes and a surprise shift on Ukraine. He also unexpectedly switched back to an older Air Force One after safety questions about a new Qatari jet.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that European nations have purchased 70% of the missiles used by Ukraine for its American Patriot defense systems through the PURL initiative.

President Trump concluded the NATO summit, emphasizing extraordinary unity among members despite earlier criticisms, and highlighting increased defense spending commitments from several nations. Discussions also touched on regional issues, including Israel's potential troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon and the situation in Iran.

NATO has confirmed the deployment of a US Patriot air defense system in Turkey in response to two Iranian ballistic missiles detected by the Malatya radar station heading towards Turkish territory, reinforcing Turkey's air defenses.