Ukraine to Build Patriots with U.S. Approval | Denver News

The U.S. is set to grant Ukraine a production license to build its own Patriot missile interceptors — a major move directly responding to President Zelenskyy’s long-standing request. This won’t mean handing over more ready-made systems, as President Trump emphasized the need to preserve U.S. stockpiles, and key manufacturers like Lockheed Martin and RTX haven’t yet been officially involved. Zelenskyy sees this as a strategic leap to boost defense capacity — and possibly support other allies too. Meanwhile, the U.S. may also buy Ukrainian drones, highlighting Kyiv’s rapid innovation in modern warfare. Adding to the complexity, Trump expressed sympathy for Russia, calling the war “tough on Russia,” and plans to speak with Putin — even asking reporters to relay questions, including about when the conflict might end. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a4337d6e393bcb15