Trump's Gift to Ukraine: A License to Defend Themselves The surprise announcement from President Donald Trump that the US would grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors has sparked a mix of reactions in Washington and Moscow.
On its face, this move seems like a welcome shift in policy, allowing Kyiv to take greater control over its own defense and potentially reducing reliance on the US for military aid.
The Patriot missile system has long been a contentious issue in international relations, with Russia viewing it as an aggressive escalation of Nato's presence in Eastern Europe.