Zelenskyy says Ukraine awaits US approval for Patriot missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine had waited nearly a month for US approval of missile supplies for air-defence systems. The supplied coverage also describes Ukraine’s need for interceptors amid Russian attacks.

• Zelenskyy said Ukraine had waited almost a month for the US defence secretary to approve missile supplies.· 1 source
• Euronews reports that the requested missiles are for Patriot and NASAMS systems, and that Zelenskyy instructed his team to raise the issue with Washington again.· 1 source
• The Straits Times says the wait comes as Russia stepped up attacks on energy and civilian infrastructure.· 1 source
• Business Insider reports that Ukraine has repeatedly faced low stockpiles of interceptors used to defend against Russian missile attacks.· 1 source
• Euronews reports that Ukraine is also pursuing supplies from European and other partners, and that discussions with other countries are ongoing.· 1 source