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Ukraine to receive Patriot missiles from allies — but unclear when, Zelensky says amid air defense crisis

There are no dates set yet, but there will be additional PAC-3s, President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters a day after the conclusion of the NATO summit in Turkey.
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Sky News Australia
· Jul 6, 2026
Russian strikes in Ukraine kill at least 20 ahead of NATO summit
A wave of Russian missiles and drones has struck Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, killing at least 20 people ahead of the NATO summit in Turkey. The attack has renewed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's calls for more air defence systems and a spot in NATO. “As long as Patriot missiles remain in our allies' stockpiles, Russia is only encouraged to keep ‘vanquishing’ residential buildings," Mr Zelensky wrote on X. “The United States and Europe have enough strength to stop this terror.”
BRICS News
· Jul 8, 2026
[Photo] JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇺🇦 US to give Ukraine license to manufacture Patriot missiles.
JUST IN: US to give Ukraine license to manufacture Patriot missiles.@BRICSNews
TRT World
· Jul 9, 2026
Donald Trump greenlights Patriot missile licence for Ukraine
US President Donald Trump’s move to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles could boost its air defences, but building them locally will take years. Until then, Ukraine remains vulnerable to Russia’s relentless ballistic missile attacks. Shadia Edwards-Dashti reports from Kiev.
Libertarian Institute
· Jul 9, 2026
Ukrainian Official: Impossible to Say How Long It Will Take to Produce Patriot Missiles
An official said it was possible to make Patriot interceptors inside Ukraine, but the timeline was unclear. The statement came after President Donald Trump told Volodymyr Zelensky that the US would grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missiles. “Don’t listen to the pessimists. Producing missiles for Patriot in Ukraine is possible,” Ukrainian Defense Ministry []
Nepal News
· Jul 8, 2026
इरानसँग युद्धविराम समाप्त भयो : ट्रम्प
अङ्कारा। अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रम्पले इरानसँग भएको युद्धविराम अब समाप्त भएको घोषणा गर्दै तेहरानसँग थप कुनै सम्झौता गर्ने इच्छा नरहेको बताएका छन्। अमेरिकी सेनाले इरानमा रातारात व्यापक आक्रमण गरेपछि र त्यसको जवाफमा इरानले खाडी क्षेत्रमा रहेका अमेरिकी सैन्य आधारलाई लक्षित गरी आक्रमण गरेको दाबी सार्वजनिक भएका बेला ट्रम्पको यो अभिव्यक्ति आएको हो। टर्कीको राजधानी अङ्कारामा []
Times of India
· Jul 7, 2026
Ukraine launches 400+ drones at Moscow after deadly Russian strikes ahead of Nato summit
Ukraine launched over 400 drones at Moscow and struck Belgorod region. This offensive followed a deadly Russian missile and drone barrage across Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy renewed his appeal for stronger Western air defense systems. He urged the United States to grant licenses for Patriot missile production. NATO leaders will discuss Ukraine's war and military assistance at their summit.
Intel Slava
· Jul 5, 2026
🇵🇱🇺🇦🇷🇺⚡️ — In the spring of 2026, Poland secretly transferred anti-aircraft missiles for Patr [...]
— In the spring of 2026, Poland secretly transferred anti-aircraft missiles for Patriot systems from its own army's inventory to Ukraine.@Intelslava
Egypt Independent
· Jul 12, 2026
Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough
US President Donald Trump’s promise to allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptors has given a glimmer of hope to millions of Ukrainians terrorized by Russia’s deadly ballistic missiles strikes. Speaking on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey, Trump said a “little birdie told me that we’ll give them the right to make The post Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Bloomberg
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump Says Ukraine Can Make Patriot Missiles
American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow Angela Stent discusses President Trump's announcement he would allow Ukraine to make its own Patriot Missiles. She says Trump sees that Ukraine looks like a winner, that it has cards that the Ukrainians are really fighting back. (Source: Bloomberg)
Al-Monitor
· Jul 6, 2026
Second Russian attack on Kyiv in less than a week kills 11, wrecks apartments
By Valentyn Ogirenko and Vladyslav SmilianetsKYIV, July 6 (Reuters) - Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv early on Monday, killing at least 11 people and heavily damaging apartment blocks, officials said, in an attack just a few days after the deadliest assault on the Ukrainian capital this year.The bombardment also comes ahead of a NATO summit in Turkey this week, where U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to make a renewed push to end the war, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Associated Press
· Jul 9, 2026
Videos show explosions across Iran as US launches new airstrikes
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran on Thursday. Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied countries in the Middle East in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal aimed at ending the regional conflict. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
The Kyiv Independent
· Jul 8, 2026
'Make them yourself': Trump gives Zelensky green light to produce Patriot missiles
Editor's note: this is a developing story and is being updated.U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 8 that he will grant Ukraine its longstanding request to produce American Patriot missiles, the West's only tool capable of stopping Russian ballistic missile attacks.Patriot missiles
The Young Turks
· Jun 28, 2026
BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!
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Defence Blog
· Jul 4, 2026
Ukraine reveals its secret coastal defense systems for the first time
Ukraine has publicly shown off a truck-mounted missile launcher it received in secret four years ago and has kept hidden from cameras ever since, revealing for the first time exactly what its American-supplied Harpoon coastal defense system looks like. During a visit to Ukraine’s Odesa region this week, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s military officials displayed the []
Irish News
· Jul 11, 2026
Trump threatens Iran after calls for his killing at Ali Khamenei’s funeral
There have been several days of US airstrikes targeting Iran, as well as Iranian retaliatory fire targeting countries across the Middle East.
The Hill
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump says Ukraine will be allowed to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors
President Trump on Wednesday said the U.S. is granting Ukraine the ability to co-produce key air-defense weapons, the Patriot missiles, which are critical to defending against Russian ballistic weapon attacks hammering the country. Trump made the remarks alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky from a NATO summit in Turkey following an intensive lobbying campaign by Ukraine...
teleSUR English
· Jul 9, 2026
From Ceasefire to Crossfire: How U.S.-Iran Tensions Spiral in 48 Hours?
U.S. President declared he didn’t want to deal with the Iranians anymore. On late Wednesday, U.S. forces launched fresh airstrikes against Iran, prompting Iranian retaliation against U.S. military positions in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. RELATED: Iran says it struck U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain U.S. President Donald Trump said that he believed the current []
DawnNews English
· Jun 21, 2026
BREAKING: Iran’s Top Negotiator Rejects US Threats, Issues Strong Warning | Dawn News English
Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has dismissed American threats, saying Tehran neither relies on nor fears pressure from Washington. #usiran #pakistan #iran #switzerland #diplomacy #breakingnews #worldnews #peacetalks --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 21, 2026
‘Be careful’ – Iran warns US after Trump’s threat
Iran had issued a stern warning to the United States following President Donald Trump’s threat to strike the Islamic republic over its support for Hezbollah. This is even as the two countries held talks in Switzerland seeking a deal to permanently end the Middle East war. The negotiations are meant to trigger a 60-day period [] ‘Be careful’ – Iran warns US after Trump’s threat
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 6, 2026
363 Down, But Not Enough: Zelenskyy Pleads For Patriots After Deadly Ballistic Blitz
A massive, multi-pronged Russian air assault ripped through Ukraine overnight on July 6, triggering a direct appeal from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for Western allies to urgently ship more Patriot air defense missiles. The combined strike, which utilized sea, land, and air-launched missiles alongside waves of attack drones, targeted 34 locations across the country, with the [] 363 Down, But Not Enough: Zelenskyy Pleads For Patriots After Deadly Ballistic Blitz
Disclose.tv
· Jul 8, 2026
[Video] NOW - Trump to grant Ukraine a license and teach them how to make Patriot Missiles.
NOW - Trump to grant Ukraine a license and teach them how to make Patriot Missiles.@disclosetv
Kathimerini
· Jul 10, 2026
Athens signals F-35 concerns to Washington
Greece is conveying its concerns to the US over the potential return of Turkey to the F-35 fighter jet program, while emphasizing that weapons sold to one ally should not be used against another, according to senior diplomatic sources.
KTLA 5
· Jul 10, 2026
US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Middle East. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
Drudge Report
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran war dramatically reignites as USA launches strikes...
Iran war dramatically reignites as USA launches strikes... (Top headline, 1st story, link) Related stories:Tehran opens fire on SIX American allies...Strait of Hormuz closed as 'unauthorized' vessel hit...NEW ATTACKS... Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 2, 2026
US fighter jets presence over Hormuz threatens regional security: Iranian army
Iranian military says any US interference or violations of Iran's navigation rules in strategic waterway will draw ‘swift and decisive’ response
Al Jazeera English
· Jun 27, 2026
US-Iran confrontation: Strikes raise fears of return to conflict
The latest confrontations between the US and Iran have highlighted the fragility of their agreement. Al Jazeera's Mohamed Vall has been speaking to Iranians about their fears, and hopes. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Iran #USIran #MiddleEast #IranNews #UnitedStates #Diplomacy #RegionalTensions #Conflict #Geopolitics #MiddleEastNews #ForeignPolicy #AlJazeeraEnglish
Washington Examiner
· Jul 13, 2026
Ukraine’s Patriots will make America safer
President Donald Trump announced that he will grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles. This decision is a welcome shift in U.S. policy that will serve American and Ukrainian interests alike. Both the United States and Europe will be safer as a result. “We’re going to give you a license to make Patriots,” []
Iran Herald
· Jul 13, 2026
Iran condemns US strikes, warns countries aiding Washington could become "legitimate targets"
Tehran [Iran], July 13 (ANI): Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the recent US military strikes, calling them a 'flagrant violation' of the UN Charter and accusing Washington of undermining regional stability and violating a ceasefire agreement. In a statement by Iran's Foreign Ministry, Tehran warned that any country allowing its territory or facilities to be used for attacks against Iran
Middle East Eye
· Jun 21, 2026
Iran warns US to 'be careful' after Trump threat
Iran warns US to 'be careful' after Trump threat Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Sunday warned the United States against making threats at the Islamic republic, vowing that our armed forces are ready to respond. Don't they think that if their threats had any effect, they would not have reached today's state of desperation? We do not take American threats into account, said Ghalibaf, after President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran over its support for Hezbollah. They would do better to be careful with their statements; our armed forces are ready to respond to them in a different manner. No matter what they say, we are the ones who act. Speaker of the Parliament of Iran, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (R) arrives at the Burgenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne on 21 June 2026. (AFP)
Democracy Now!
· Jul 9, 2026
"A Disastrous Development": Trita Parsi on Breakdown of U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
We speak with political analyst Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, about the latest events in the Middle East. The United States has bombed Iran for multiple days after President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire between the countries to be “over.” Iran says it has retaliated by attacking U.S. military bases and other strategic sites in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. Parsi says the renewal of fighting is “a disastrous development” for chances of a long-term peace and a reset in the U.S.-Iran relationship. “Both countries are in dire need of an end to this war.”
Latestly.com
· Jul 10, 2026
US-Iran Conflict Escalates: Tehran Targets Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait After Fresh US Airstrikes
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Middle East. Back-and-forth attacks, including a day earlier, have repeatedly threatened the ceasefire.
Kyiv Post
· Jul 7, 2026
‘Skies Will Determine Outcome’: Zelensky Says 1,000 Drones Over Moscow Will Change Putin’s Calculus
Zelensky said the decisive phase of Russia’s war has shifted to the skies, arguing that Ukraine’s expanding drone campaign and stronger Western air defenses will determine the war’s outcome. He called for more Patriot systems and licensed production in Ukraine, defended deep strikes inside Russia, and said sustained attacks on Moscow would eventually force Putin to confront the realities of the war.
Assahifa
· Jul 12, 2026
U.S. Strikes Iran After Hormuz Ship Attack as Tehran Targets Gulf States
The United States launched extensive airstrikes on Iran early Sunday in retaliation for an Iranian attack on a civilian container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions despite an ongoing ceasefire. Iran responded by firing missiles and drones toward several Middle Eastern countries hosting U.S. military forces, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Jordan. ...
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