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Trump Grants Ukraine License to Produce Patriot Missiles Amid NATO Summit in Ankara
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First reported by Globes · Jul 8, 2026
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At the NATO summit in Ankara, President Trump granted Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missile interceptors, a key defensive weapon. Ukrainian President Zelensky humorously declined traveling to Moscow due to security risks. The announcement signals improved U.S.-Ukraine relations and aims to bolster Ukraine's defense amid the ongoing war with Russia.
- 01Trump grants Ukraine license to produce Patriot missile interceptors at NATO summit.
- 02Zelensky jokes about the danger of traveling to Moscow due to Ukrainian drones.
- 03Trump highlights the defensive nature of the Patriot system and U.S. support.
- 04Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and MBDA to assist Ukraine in missile production.
- 05Trump and Zelensky describe their relationship as "very good" amid the war.
- 06Russia condemns the move while Ukraine welcomes enhanced defense capabilities.
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